Pre-Construction Coordinator — Commercial Solar

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

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.