Plumbing​/Piping Estimator

About Us

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:

Plumbing/Piping Estimator
•

Location:

Tempe, Arizona
•

Reports to:

Chief Estimator

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 pre‑construction 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 an accredited college/university preferred.

• 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.
• This position has limited opportunity for remote work.

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.

• Minimum of 3 to 6 years Mechanical Construction Estimating 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.
• Onsite field experience in plumbing and pipe fitting is preferred.
• Professional work experience that demonstrates…