Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Job Title

Estimator

Vice President or Senior Leadership

Dayton, Ohio

Full‑time / Exempt

Chapel 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Accu Bid experience is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication 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.

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. 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.

The 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.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.