About Stansell Electric Company

Since 1940, Stansell Electric Company, Inc. has been a leading provider of quality electrical contracting and related services. Today, Stansell Electric continues as a family-owned company with second and third generations carrying the legacy. The core values of the company: Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Enjoyment, Care for Employees, Honesty, and Investing in Resources; are the ultimate legacy established over 80 years ago and carried on by the amazing team today.

How Stansell Makes a Difference

By Growing our People, Serving our Customers, and Building our Communities, we stand out as the leading multi-disciplined electrical contractor and systems integrator in the Southeast. Stansell Electric provides turnkey solutions in the Transportation (Lighting, Signalization, ITS, Navigation), Industrial (Water, Wastewater, Manufacturing/Warehouse, Power), Commercial (High-rise, High-end complexes), and Infrastructure (Duct bank, Substation) markets.

We take pride in our unwavering commitment to Injury Free, Best Tradespeople, and Quality; while building relationships with Owners, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and other Subcontractors. We have a strong people-first culture, a record-setting safety record, and we leverage technology to enhance the effectiveness of project.

About the role

The Estimator 2 prepares accurate cost estimates and bid documents for construction projects. This role performs quantity takeoffs, develops project costs, solicits subcontractor and vendor pricing, and supports bid preparation while continuing to build estimating knowledge and technical expertise.

What you'll do

Construction Knowledge

• Understand SEC core construction activities.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Apply pay items, construction methods, and traffic control requirements.
• Understand basic contract provisions.
• Utilize NJIFs, Project Summaries, and phase coding.

Estimation & Cost Analysis

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
• Convert plans and specifications into labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Prepare routine estimates.
• Understand crew sizes and production rates.
• Review estimates using the B2W Estimate Check Wizard.

Project Planning & Bid Strategy

• Prepare RFQs for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Organize bid documents and support bid submissions.
• Assist senior estimators with pricing and bid strategy.
• Prepare basic change orders and cost breakdowns.

Software & Tools

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Use B2W Estimating and Bluebeam.
• Complete basic Vista budget uploads.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Identify scope gaps and project risks.
• Evaluate equipment, materials, and subcontractor needs.
• Seek clarification on unclear project requirements.
• Escalate issues requiring additional technical guidance.

Professionalism & Self-Management

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Organize workload to meet bid deadlines.
• Maintain accurate project files.
• Manage priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Utilize subject matter experts when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of construction estimating or related experience.
• Working knowledge of construction plans, specifications, and estimating principles.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with B2W, Bluebeam, Vista, and Microsoft Office preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)

As a Federal Contractor, it is the policy of Stansell Electric Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that applicants are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities & females encouraged to apply.

TN Drug Free Workplace conducting pre-employment, post-accident and random drug screening.