Mechanical Estimator (HVAC)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. EMCOR Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us
We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.
Job Summary
DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Mechanical/HVAC Estimator position. The Mechanical Estimator prepares accurate cost estimates for mechanical construction and HVAC retrofit and sheet metal projects by analyzing plans, specifications, and project requirements. This role collaborates with clients, vendors, and project teams to develop competitive proposals, support project planning, and ensure estimate accuracy from bidding through project turnover.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop accurate mechanical and HVAC construction estimates using historical cost data, industry benchmarks, estimating software, and value engineering principles.
- Review blueprints, specifications, and technical documents to determine labor, material, and time requirements.
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, field personnel, engineers, architects, and stakeholders to refine scope, resolve technical issues, evaluate design changes, and optimize costs.
- Prepare and present cost estimates to support executive-level planning, project scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Conduct quantity take-offs, data entry, and maintain accurate estimating documentation and document control procedures.
- Review contract and bid documents to ensure scope clarity, project alignment, and smooth project turnover.
- Lead pre-bid meetings, site walk-throughs, and scope clarification discussions while assessing project risks.
- Draft proposals and scope letters incorporating pricing strategies and competitive positioning.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors to support business development and project success.
- Support change order pricing, escalate critical estimating issues with recommendations, and contribute to process improvements, software enhancements, training, and estimate feasibility reviews.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical estimating or a related role within the construction industry.
· Proficiency in estimating software such as AutoCAD Fabrication EstMEP, Quotesoft, and BlueBeam.
· Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction regulations and industry standards.
· Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and PDF editing/viewing tools.
· Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and contract documents.
· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
· Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
· Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
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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.
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. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
Work Environment
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.
While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Benefits
DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Affirmative Action Policy
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