Lighting Estimator - Upper Marlboro, MD

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar group, invites applications for a Lighting Estimator. The role delivers accurate, competitive project pricing for contractors, reviews drawings and specs, and collaborates with project managers and vendors to ensure timely quotes and margins.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, math skills, and customer service experience in the electrical/lighting field, with a reliable work ethic. Full-time employment in Maryland with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Lighting estimating experience preferred.
• 1-2 years customer service in electrical/lighting industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, responsible, and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings.
• Read and review lighting specifications.
• Foster relationships with project managers and outside sales reps.
• Interact with manufacturers and reps for pricing.
• Determine costs and maintain margins.
• Follow up on pricing with contractors.
• Compile and analyze vendor information.
• Ensure bid includes all requirements.
• Review terms and dating of purchase orders.
• Provide complete quotations within deadlines.
• Seek opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated with new product information and technologies.

Skills

Lighting estimating

Customer service

Communication

Mathematics

MS Office

Work ethic

Reliability

Education

High School or GED

Job description

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. WithinCapital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Summary:

A Lighting Estimator provides accurate, competitive and timely project pricing for our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professional customer service, meet deadlines, work effectively in challenging environment and be willing to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively review and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings
• Read and review lighting specifications
• Foster and maintain excellent working relationships internally with project manager and outside sales rep
• Interact with manufacturers and factory sales reps to produce competitive and timely pricing
• Determine costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins
• Interact with contractors to follow up on pricing
• Compile and analyze information from vendors
• Ensure bid is inclusive of all mandatory requirements
• Identify and review terms and dating purchase orders
• Provide a complete and accurate quotation within the required timeframe
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships
• Stay current with new product information and emerging technologies

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED
• Lighting Estimating experience is preferred
• 1-2 years customer service experience – electrical/lighting industry preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good and dependable mathematic skills
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 with bonus potential

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail] .

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.