Plumbing/Piping Estimator

University Mechanical & Engineering AZ•Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design-assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities. University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors (UMEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group. Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, operations, and maintenance. UMEC is a full-service mechanical contractor serving the western United States. UMEC designs, builds, and commissions mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping systems for commercial, institutional, high tech, industrial and military clients. University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. is currently looking for a Plumbing/Piping Estimator for our Tempe, AZ location. The Plumbing/Piping Estimator is responsible for all phases of the estimating and bidding process including preconstruction services and performing estimate take-offs. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required. Specific expertise with Plumbing, Mechanical Piping, and HVAC systems serving healthcare, institutional, commercial, high rise, clean rooms, and process systems for microelectronics facilities is a major plus. 3 to 6 years of Plumbing and Mechanical Piping Estimating experience and proficiency in the preparation of large and complex bid proposals required. Mechanical Engineering Degree or Construction Management Degree from Accredited College/University preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 6 years Mechanical Construction Estimating experience and proficiency in the preparation of large and complex bid proposals of all types.
Work experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required.
Produce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates with minimal data.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners.
Ability to maintain organization while multitasking to meet estimating deadlines.
Ability to adapt to University Mechanical’s estimating policies and procedures.
Travel to job site locations in Greater Phoenix as needed.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel)
Must demonstrate a full working knowledge of Trimble Quickpen
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
Must possess the ability to manage and supervise personnel.
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers and the ability to adapt to diverse personalities.
Must have demonstrated ability to perform basic business mathematical functions.
Must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must comply with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Nice To Haves

Specific expertise with Plumbing, Mechanical Piping, and HVAC systems serving healthcare, institutional, commercial, high rise, clean rooms, and process systems for microelectronics facilities is a major plus.
Mechanical Engineering Degree or Construction Management Degree from Accredited College/University preferred.
Onsite field experience in plumbing and pipefitting is preferred.
Professional work experience that demonstrates proficient knowledge of mechanical and HVAC systems.
Familiarity with project management/document control software
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages

Responsibilities

The Plumbing/Piping Estimator is responsible for producing mechanical estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements.
Review and understand all of the project bid documents.
Responsible for quantity take-off, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing, spreadsheet input, and proposal preparation using Quick Pen estimating software.
Work on-site and/or in the main office, collaborating with various professionals on design-assist projects, including design firms providing mechanical engineering and design assistance.
Work as a team with other estimators, project teams, and other departments, such as our CAD detailing staff.
Manage the developing project mechanical designs to budget and must have knowledge regarding safety, worker’s compensation, insurance and bonding, materials as it pertains to bidding requirements.
Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes limited information.
Visit construction project sites for job walks and meetings in the Greater Phoenix area.
Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.