Piping Estimator — Design-Build Bid & Budget Expert

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

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.