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.

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.

• 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 Contractorsvendorsand 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 companys drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)

• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager withrecommendationfor resolution.

• Performadditionalassignments asassigned

• High School diploma or GED.

• 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.OutlookWordand Excel)

• Familiarity with electrical technical or construction programs.

• Familiarity with project management/document control software.

• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

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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.

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.

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees including health benefits paid time off 401(k) tuition reimbursementan 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.

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Compensation Range: $80000-$120000

Other Compensation: Discretionary Bonus