Solar Subcontractor Jobs in Newark, NJ (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled Solar and BESS Estimator with at least 5 years of experience in EPC to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Director of Preconstruction, this role requires a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with strong initiative and perseverance. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional attention to detail and play a key role in helping us meet the demands of the dynamic and fast-paced solar and energy storage industries as we work together to build the energy of the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development Estimating

·   Collaborate with internal and external sources to determine interconnection requirements and estimate interconnection costs for both BTM and FTM solar and BESS projects.

·   Coordinate with Development and Engineering teams to create preliminary design budgets for solar, BESS, and hybrid Development projects.

EPC Estimating

·   Prepare competitive, accurate, and timely cost estimates and schedules for DG scale (0.5 MW–50 MW) C&I rooftop, carport, ground-mount solar, BESS, hybrid solar-plus-storage, and EV charging projects in the Preconstruction phase.

·   Review specifications, scope of work, drawings, RFP documents, and equipment/vendor requirements to develop a thorough understanding of solar and BESS project requirements and potential risks.

·   Read and interpret solar and BESS construction drawings and perform accurate, timely project takeoffs.

·   Manage the full subcontractor and vendor process, including NDA coordination for solar, BESS, and related electrical scopes.

·   Collaborate with Engineering to propose value-engineering solutions aligned with current solar, BESS, and electrical industry costs.

·   Work with the Accounting team to estimate accurate internal company costs.

·   Perform detailed subcontractor and vendor descopes to ensure normalized bids.

·   Provide subcontractor recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks associated with a project.

·   Deliver complete RFP responses in a timely manner, including proposals, pricing breakdowns, and preliminary schedules.

·   Maintain records and database for costs, subcontractors, vendors, and other data.

Pre-Construction

·   Create contract and construction schedules in collaboration with Project Management, Construction, and Engineering teams.

·   Assist in EPC contract negotiations.

·   Manage the pre-qualification process of subcontractors and vendors.

·   Assist in the selection, negotiation, and contract execution with subcontractors.

·   Coordinate with racking vendors to ensure timely completion of pull testing and with BESS equipment vendors to support timely budgetary pricing, scope alignment, and technical clarifications.

·   Set up and manage the submittal process for all subcontractor scopes using Procore.

·   Set up and co-lead Preconstruction Page Turn meetings.

Process Improvement

·   Lead 'Lessons Learned' meetings at the end of each project; identify project setbacks and develop a rectification plan.

·   Continuously analyze actual cost data from active and completed projects to improve future estimates.

·   Gather and track feedback from the Construction team on subcontractor performance for future selection processes.

·   Identify bottlenecks in processes and implement creative solutions to improve efficiencies.

·   Organize learning sessions with subject matter experts to promote continuous learning.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

·   Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Solar and/or BESS EPC environment.

·   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Energy Economics, Energy Systems/Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.

·   Experience with subcontract tendering and response evaluation required.

·   Familiarity with electrical design components, energy storage systems, battery enclosures, PCS/inverters, EMS/controls, transformers, switchgear, or engineering is a strong plus.

·   Experience with self-perform estimating for solar, BESS, or electrical scopes is a strong plus.

·   Proficiency in MS Office, with strong Excel skills required and OneNote preferred.

·   Experience with Procore and Smartsheet preferred.

·   Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

·   Strong organizational, project management, and data-entry skills.

·   Effective verbal and written communication skills.

·   Strong note-taking and information retention abilities.

·   Excellent time management, coordination, critical thinking, analytical, and reasoning skills.

·   Superior attention to detail with the ability to learn quickly and independently.

·   Solid mathematical and problem-solving skills.

·   Passion for continuous improvement and ability to think creatively.

·   Curiosity-driven and results-oriented; problem-solving mentality with ability to ask the right questions and find practical answers.

·   Valid driver’s license.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Performance-Based Bonuses
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Matching 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Life, AD&D, Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

WORK LOCATION

57 Goffle Rd., Hawthorne, NJ — Remote/hybrid flexibility.

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