Senior Estimator

Chapel Electric Co., LLC (“Chapel”) is a leading electrical services company providing preconstruction, construction, and energy solutions in markets including automotive, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and mission critical. Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, Chapel embraces Virtual Design Construction, Green Building Construction, and Lean construction methods to improve efficiency and enhance client value. Chapel is one of six Ohio-based business units under parent company Quebe Holdings, Inc.

About the role

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating contract work, interpreting construction documents, and predicting project costs. This position works closely with Owners, Construction, and Project Managers, representing the company in various aspects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, and interpret engineering contracts, plans, and specifications to develop detailed, comprehensive construction estimates for both small and large projects.
• Complete estimate take-off within time deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurately define project requirements.
• Obtain quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and ensure complete scope of work required.
• Assist in determining project resource requirements in alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Provide liaison support to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates submitted are as accurate and complete as possible.
• Provide timely project turnover documentation from Estimating to Project Management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years’ experience estimating.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and math skills.
• Accubid experience is a plus.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills.
• Technical skills necessary for project engineering.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to company values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer.
• Travel to field locations as needed.

Chapel Electric Co., LLC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.