**Description** DeBra-Kuempel Inc. 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, and operations and maintenance. DeBra-Kuempel combines the expertise of two of the tri-state’s oldest and most innovative companies, providing mechanical and electrical services to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, and the surrounding areas. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects. + 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. + Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover + Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings. + Quantitative take-off and computer entry. + Prepare scope letters and proposals. + Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors, and subcontractors. + Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department when needed. + Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s). + Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work. + Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Estimating Manager with recommendation for resolution. + Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established. + Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** + 5+ years related experience in the construction industry. + High School diploma or GED required. + Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation. + Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines. **COMPUTER SKILLS** + Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel). + Must demonstrate proficiency in PDF viewers (Adobe or BlueBeam). + Familiarity with estimating software (AutoCAD Fabrication EstMEP, Quotesoft, etc.). **REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES** The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. + 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 build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers. **Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies** list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) **. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.** **EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.** **As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled** **\#debra** **\#LI-DS2** **\#Onsite**