Specialist - Project Take Off (Solar Projects) - WESCO : Job Details

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.

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