Piping Estimator

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Piping Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates, takeoffs, and proposals for electrical construction projects. This role collaborates with clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams to develop bids and support project execution.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical estimating experience, construction industry knowledge, and the ability to produce design-build, budget, and conceptual estimates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor or Master in engineering or construction related field preferred.
• 5+ years of estimation and project management experience in electrical construction.
• Ability to perform design/build, conceptual and budget estimates.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and teams to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning and scheduling.
• Analyze blueprints to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors on changes to estimates.
• Attend walk-throughs and pre-bid meetings.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals; review contract documents.
• Assist managers with takeoffs and pricing changes; perform quantitative take-offs.
• Maintain relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and subs.
• Coordinate junior staff for take-offs and bill of materials to vendors.

Skills

Estimation experience

Project management

Design/build estimates

Electrical construction

MS Office

Project management software

Construction regulations

Documentation software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor or Master in engineering or construction related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

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 isseekingto filla Piping Estimator position.The Estimatoris responsible forpreparingaccuratecost estimates, takeoffs, and proposals for electrical construction 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 constructionforemento 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-bidand scope clarification meetings

• Prepare scope letters and proposals

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

• Assistproject managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in workComplete quantitative take-offsand computer entry

• Maintainstrongrelationships with customers, General Contractors,vendorsand subcontractors

• Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material tovendorsand 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 withrecommendationfor resolution.

• Performadditionalassignments asassigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GEDrequired.

• Bachelor of Science in or Master of Science in engineering or construction related fieldpreferred.

• 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.

• Mustdemonstrateproficiencyin Microsoft Office applications, (i.e.Outlook,Wordand 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 employeeis regularly required tosit, see, talk, andhear. The employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employeeis regularly required towalk, 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 maybe requiredto 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 forlong periodsin front of a computerand alsotravel 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 employeeassistanceprogram, company discounts, and more.Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible toparticipatein our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees 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 success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affiantative Action Policy.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $80,000-$120,000

Other Compensation: Discretionary Bonus