Piping Estimator

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 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 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

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.

#debra #LI-LV1 #LI-Onsite 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