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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.
Job Summary
Job Title: Estimator/Preconstruction
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Reports to: Director of Business Development & Estimating
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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.
SUMMARY
University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc. is currently looking for a Plumbing/Piping Estimator for our Tempe, AZ location. The Estimator/Preconstruction 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. 2 to 5 years of Plumbing and Mechanical Piping Estimating/Preconstruction 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. Equal time of on-site field experience is acceptable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• The Estimator/Preconstruction 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 or any other estimating software.
• Work on-site and/or in the main office while collaborating with a range of professionals on design-assist projects, including mechanical engineering and design consultants. A remote or hybrid schedule-such as part-time remote work-may also be available.
• Work as a team with other estimators, project teams, and other departments, such as our CAD detailing staff.
• 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.

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

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years Mechanical Construction Estimating/Preconstruction experience and proficiency in the preparation of large and complex bid proposals of all types.
• Professional experience that demonstrates specific expertise with Plumbing, Mechanical Piping, and HVAC systems serving healthcare, institutional, commercial, industrial manufacturing, data centers, clean rooms, and process systems for microelectronics facilities is a major plus.
• Work experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required.
• Mechanical detailing experience using Revit, Assemble, Autodesk
• Professional work experience that demonstrates proficient knowledge of mechanical and HVAC systems.
• 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.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with project management/document control software
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages

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 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. 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 may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 for long periods in front of a computer and also travel 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 work environment is usually moderate to loud.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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
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Notice to Prospective Employees
Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. 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.