Job Title: Senior Estimator Reports to: Vice President or Senior LeadershipLocation: Dayton, OhioFLSA Status: Full-Time / ExemptUpdated: October 2026SUMMARYChapel is currently hiring an experienced electrical Estimator. The Estimator will be responsible for estimating contract work, interpreting construction documents, and predicting project costs. The individual will be responsible for representing the company in many aspects. This position works closely with Owners, Construction and Project Managers.
#quebe#LI-OnsiteEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 stake holders.
- Ensure all estimates submitted are as accurate and complete as possible.
- Provide timely project turnover documentation from Estimating to Project Management.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCETo perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Strong time management and detail orientation skills are required.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- 5+ years' experience estimating
- Strong understanding of construction documentation and math skills required.
- Accubid experience is a plus.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS- Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills.
- Must demonstrate technical skills necessary for project engineering.
- Must work with minimal supervision.
- Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
Physical DemandsThe 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
