Piping Estimator

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.•Columbus, OH

15d•$100,000 - $130,000•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 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 preparing estimates for management planning, analyzing blueprints and other project documentation, consulting with clients and construction personnel, and coordinating with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on estimate changes. The Estimator also supports project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes, coordinates junior and staff-level estimating resources, maintains customer and vendor relationships, and escalates sensitive issues to the Division Manager. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and travel to field locations as needed. Field visits may involve outdoor work and exposure to weather, mechanical and electrical parts, heights, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical shock, vibration, and moderate-to-loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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 and document control software.
Familiarity with construction and financial software packages.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, handling objects or controls, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to commute to and navigate field locations as needed.

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 formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Prepare estimates for management planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to estimate time, cost, materials, and labor.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on 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 strong 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.