Piping Estimator

DeBra-Kuempel•Columbus, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Piping Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates, takeoffs, and proposals for projects. The 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. The position includes analyzing project documentation, preparing estimates for planning and scheduling, coordinating estimates and proposals, supporting project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes, and maintaining relationships with customers and project partners. The employee may work at a computer for extended periods and travel to field locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Familiarity with electrical, technical, or construction programs.
Familiarity with project management/document control software.
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, using hands, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to commute to and navigate around job site locations as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in engineering or a construction-related field.

Responsibilities

Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, and construction foremen to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
Prepare estimates for management planning, organizing, and scheduling purposes.
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors regarding changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid meetings, and scope clarification meetings.
Prepare scope letters and proposals.
Review contract and bid documents and understand project scope for turnover.
Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work.
Complete quantitative takeoffs and computer entry.
Maintain relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate junior and staff-level resources performing takeoffs, issuing bills of material to vendors, and obtaining subcontractor quotes.
Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company drive within confidential estimating folders.
Escalate critical or sensitive issues to the Division Manager with recommendations for resolution.
Perform additional assignments as assigned.