Commercial Solar Estimator

Description

Retro Commercial Solar Estimator

Location: Sacramento

Reports to: Retro Commercial/Multifamily Solar Estimator

Travel: Minimal

Opportunity:

We are currently looking for a successful Estimator to drive and manage our multifamily 

housing /commercial solar projects throughout California. Project sizes will range in size 

from 20kW – 1MW. Working closely with various internal and external stakeholders, the 

Estimator will be responsible for completing high quality solar and storage estimates, 

generating budgets/proposals, and staying highly organized and efficient with a large 

pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing detailed and itemized solar material quantity estimates 

from owner or contractor furnished plan sets.

• Determine correct solar system type, interconnection type, and system sizing.

• Prepare quotations and proposals from architectural drawings

• Perform clerical duties associated with keeping up filing and job folders.

• Read construction blueprints, drawings, plans and specifications and prepare 

estimates.

• Generate preliminary and final project budgets based on bid proposal and project 

details.

• Ensure thoroughness of estimates and help with ease of construction by field 

operations. 

• Keep and track bid schedules.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma. College degree or some college experience is 

preferable.

• 3 years of solar or electrical experience.

• Experience with Helioscope and Energy Toolbase.

• Experience in estimating construction or architectural products.

• Experience in reading construction drawings and specifications. Demonstrated 

aptitude will be considered in lieu of experience. 

• Experience with retrofit PV projects.

• Experience with the solar design and latest building codes.

• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Compensation and Benefits:

Citadel Roofing and Solar offers a competitive compensation package. Qualified 

employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free basic life insurance with the option of purchasing additional life insurance 
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care) and Health 

Savings Account 

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Vacation, Sick and Holidays