Commercial Solar Pre-Construction Coordinator

Buffalosolarsolutions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Solar is seeking a highly organized preconstruction professional to own estimating through material readiness for commercial rooftop solar and storage projects across New York. The role develops project estimates, coordinates procurement, manages vendor relationships, purchases materials, and ensures sites are fully prepared for construction.

Strong Excel and reading electrical drawings are a plus; experience in solar preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction estimating, procurement, or project coordination.
• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical plans.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience purchasing construction materials and coordinating logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction-related software.
• Commercial electrical or solar experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial solar project estimates and material takeoffs.
• Develop complete Bills of Material (BOMs), including balance-of-system (BOS) components.
• Source, purchase, and track project materials.
• Negotiate pricing and maintain supplier relationships.
• Coordinate deliveries and manage long-lead items.
• Schedule and manage site equipment including lifts, forklifts, cranes, dumpsters, and temporary facilities.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, and construction to ensure projects are construction-ready.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.

Skills

Estimating

Procurement

Vendor management

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Construction software

Job description

About Buffalo Solar

We are a growing commercial solar EPC specializing in commercial rooftop solar and battery energy storage projects throughout New York. We design, engineer, procure, and deliver high-quality renewable energy projects for businesses, municipalities, and organizations.

Role Overview

We're looking for a highly organized, technically minded professional to own the preconstruction process from estimating through material readiness.

This role is responsible for developing project estimates, coordinating procurement, managing vendor relationships, purchasing materials, coordinating site equipment, and ensuring projects are fully prepared for construction.

If you enjoy solving logistical challenges, negotiating with suppliers, building complete material packages, and supporting successful project execution, we'd like to talk with you.

You’ll join a team that values initiative, continuous improvement, and people who take ownership. If you're looking for a role where your decisions matter and your contributions are recognized, we’d love to meet you.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial solar project estimates and material takeoffs.
• Develop complete Bills of Material (BOMs), including balance-of-system (BOS) components.
• Source, purchase, and track project materials.
• Negotiate pricing and maintain supplier relationships.
• Coordinate deliveries and manage long-lead items.
• Schedule and manage site equipment including lifts, forklifts, cranes, dumpsters, and temporary facilities.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, and construction to ensure projects are construction-ready.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.

Ideal Background

• Experience in commercial construction estimating, procurement, or project coordination.
• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical plans.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience purchasing construction materials and coordinating logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction-related software.
• Commercial electrical or solar experience.
• Experience with commercial rooftop solar.
• Experience working with electrical distributors or commercial contractors.

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