Plumbing​/Piping Estimator

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 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 are required. Mechanical Engineering Degree or Construction Management Degree from an accredited college/university is preferred.

• The Plumbing/Piping Estimator produces mechanical estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements.
• Reviews and understands all of the project bid documents.
• Conducts quantity take‑offs, material, equipment and subcontractor pricing, spreadsheet input, and proposal preparation using Quick Pen estimating software.
• Works 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.
• Works as a team with other estimators, project teams, and other departments, such as CAD detailing staff.
• Manages the developing project mechanical designs against the budget and ensures knowledge regarding safety, workers’ compensation, insurance and bonding, and materials as it pertains to bidding requirements.
• Attends pre‑bid or team scope review meetings and understands the complete scope of work required, even with limited information.
• Visits construction project sites for job walks and meetings in the Greater Phoenix area.
• Performs additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.
• This position has limited opportunity for remote work.

• Minimum of 3 to 6 years of mechanical construction estimating experience and proficiency in preparing 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 thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes.
• On‑site field experience in plumbing and pipe fitting is preferred.
• Professional work experience demonstrating proficient knowledge of mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Produces 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…