Piping Estimator

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 Piping Estimator position. The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, takeoffs, and proposals for projects. This role collaborates with clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams to develop competitive bids and support successful project execution. The ideal candidate has strong electrical estimating experience, construction industry knowledge, and the ability to produce design-build, budget, and conceptual estimates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings

• Prepare scope letters and proposals

• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover

• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work Complete quantitative take-offs and computer entry

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors

• Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor quotes

• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)

• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager with recommendation for resolution.

• Perform additional assignments as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor of Science in or Master of Science in engineering or construction related field preferred.

• 5+ years of estimation and project management experience in the electrical construction industry.

• Ability to perform design/build, conceptual and budget estimates

• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)

• Familiarity with electrical, technical, or construction programs.

• Familiarity with project management/document control software.

• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

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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Notice to Prospective Employees

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $100,000-$130,000

Other Compensation: Discretionary Bonus