Estimator
Solar Construction, Akron, OH, United States
Estimator
The Estimator will work with the Thermal Projects Proposal Development Team to partner closely with Engineers, Proposal Managers, Sales, Suppliers, and other business areas as required to prepare cost estimates for each specified proposal scope of work. Working with a Proposal Manager and coordinating amongst various departments requires this individual to utilize effective time management skills to provide accurate and timely information to the appropriate business unit. The Estimator may work at times in a hybrid role functioning as both Estimator and Proposal Manager in development of simple proposals. Working with a Proposal Manager, prepare proposal contract material cost estimates and pricing for boiler and environmental equipment. Work from drawings, specifications, supplier quotations, engineering standards, estimating data/programs/databases, previous similar estimates, and other information to develop estimates. Perform proposal scope and specification review. Utilize appropriate estimating tools, (i.e. established templates, data bases for quotes and costing), to build up estimates from quoted or estimated components. Obtain firm quotes for equipment, fabrication, materials, and components from suppliers, or through corporate purchasing group. Develop BWM fabrication cost estimates or obtain sub-vendor fabrication quotes. Develop complete project estimates including material costs, person-hours, purchased goods, freight and service costs, engineering and project management costs, commercial and other appropriate costs as required for cost tabulations and price approval requests. Support Proposal and Project Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Scheduling, Construction, and other functions on details, quantities/weights and specifics of scope and cost estimates. Develop complete cost tabs and pricing approval sheets and participate in cost review and pricing approval meetings. Maintain estimator spreadsheets and databases. Develop as-sold cost tabs in support of Accounting and Project Management. Complete change control estimates to capture financial adjustments to the project. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Associates degree required
5+ years experience in Estimating, or equivalent experience in Technical Design, Engineering, Purchasing and/or related functions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read drawings
AutoCAD experience preferred
Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
A working knowledge of B&W boilers, environmental equipment standards, manufacturing procedures, and construction techniques are recommended
Primary Location: US-OH-Akron
Work Locations: Akron, OH (100) 1200 East Market Street - Suite 650 Akron 44305
Job: Project Management
Organization: Global Projects
Job Posting: Mar 23, 2026
Remote Status: Hybrid
The Estimator will work with the Thermal Projects Proposal Development Team to partner closely with Engineers, Proposal Managers, Sales, Suppliers, and other business areas as required to prepare cost estimates for each specified proposal scope of work. Working with a Proposal Manager and coordinating amongst various departments requires this individual to utilize effective time management skills to provide accurate and timely information to the appropriate business unit. The Estimator may work at times in a hybrid role functioning as both Estimator and Proposal Manager in development of simple proposals. Working with a Proposal Manager, prepare proposal contract material cost estimates and pricing for boiler and environmental equipment. Work from drawings, specifications, supplier quotations, engineering standards, estimating data/programs/databases, previous similar estimates, and other information to develop estimates. Perform proposal scope and specification review. Utilize appropriate estimating tools, (i.e. established templates, data bases for quotes and costing), to build up estimates from quoted or estimated components. Obtain firm quotes for equipment, fabrication, materials, and components from suppliers, or through corporate purchasing group. Develop BWM fabrication cost estimates or obtain sub-vendor fabrication quotes. Develop complete project estimates including material costs, person-hours, purchased goods, freight and service costs, engineering and project management costs, commercial and other appropriate costs as required for cost tabulations and price approval requests. Support Proposal and Project Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Scheduling, Construction, and other functions on details, quantities/weights and specifics of scope and cost estimates. Develop complete cost tabs and pricing approval sheets and participate in cost review and pricing approval meetings. Maintain estimator spreadsheets and databases. Develop as-sold cost tabs in support of Accounting and Project Management. Complete change control estimates to capture financial adjustments to the project. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Associates degree required
5+ years experience in Estimating, or equivalent experience in Technical Design, Engineering, Purchasing and/or related functions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read drawings
AutoCAD experience preferred
Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
A working knowledge of B&W boilers, environmental equipment standards, manufacturing procedures, and construction techniques are recommended
Primary Location: US-OH-Akron
Work Locations: Akron, OH (100) 1200 East Market Street - Suite 650 Akron 44305
Job: Project Management
Organization: Global Projects
Job Posting: Mar 23, 2026
Remote Status: Hybrid