Specialist - Project Take Off (Solar Projects)

Job Description

As a Specialist - Project Take Off (Solar Projects), you will be responsible for supporting projects from time of quote through final closing for DC String collection of Utility Scale Solar Projects. This will include material quotations from customer inquiries, plans and specifications. You may visit customer sites when necessary to better understand the process and may be involved before the project goes out for quotations and therefore giving us a better chance of winning and at a higher margin.

Responsibilities

Project Identification and Bidding

• Identifies potential projects for bid and compiles material requirements
• Interacts with consultants to obtain customer approvals
• Reads and interprets specifications and blueprints
  
  

Supplier Management

• Communicates with suppliers to discuss material specifications
• Clarifies and confirms bill of materials
• Negotiates pricing and identifies alternatives for special orders
  
  

Quotation Preparation

• Provides material take-offs for PV Assembly product lines
• Coordinates receipt of required information for final quotation submittal
  
  

Customer Communication

• Resolves project issues with customers during bidding process
• Follows up on open quotations with salespersons and customers
  
  

Sales Team Collaboration

• Communicates with account representatives, executives, and inside sales reps to ensure complete quotes and orders
  
  

Data Management

• Posts and maintains projects in Engineering pipeline report
• Maintains catalogs and price lists
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent (required)
• Associate's Degree (U.S.)/Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Relevant licenses, certificates, or designations (preferred)
• 2+ years of solar industry experience (required)
• Broad knowledge of product lines and pricing strategies (preferred)
• Ability to interact with customers and factory representatives
• Strong math skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple concurrent initiatives
• CAD experience (AutoCAD)
• Strong computer skills
• 25% travel required
  
  

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation Details: $78,540 - $102,102

The compensation amount is not guaranteed. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position, however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience and qualifications.

Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees. More information about benefits is available here . For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in an incentive plan.

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups , comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.

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