DeBra-Kuempel Inc.

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.COMPANY OVERVIEWDeBra-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 full mechanical, plumbing, controls, and electrical services to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, and the surrounding areas.SUMMARYDeBra-Kuempel, Inc. is looking to fill the Project Manager role. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for a project team, as well as being a stakeholder in the projects assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAttend job turnovers with sales/engineeringReview overall project schedule and generate controls project scheduleReview engineering submittalsAttend job meetings and update project team with control tasks, two-week look ahead, milestones, trade coordination needs, punch list, manpower, safety, etc.Coordinate engineering/installation commitment dates with controls teamReview manpower projections with department managerSchedule EL/CL to meet the project milestone datesReview labor ratios and rates on prevailing wage projects prior to time being enteredProcure materials and negotiate savings through bulk purchaseGenerate sub-contract SPOs as requiredCoordinate material storage/lift/tools/other project needsAct as primary point of contact for project teamProvide percent complete for each schedule of values line item for monthly billingReview all bulletins and field work orders for applicable controls scope changes and report to sales/estimatorReview EL/CL performance versus estimate and report deviation and corrective action to department manager at 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% minimumReview EM/CM orders versus estimate and report deviation to department managerComplete job safety assessment monthlyEnsure that MSDS, company safety policy, toolbox talks, and other safety documents meet project/company requirements.Ensure that field installation changes are documented on red line drawings and provide markups to engineering for as-builtsEnsure that startup/checkout/system operation/graphics are completed to company standardsSchedule owner trainingDeliver closeout documents and O&M manualsMaintain customer relations to ensure satisfactionReview final project cost and team performance with department managerEvaluate project efficiency and recommend improvementsQUALIFICATIONSTo 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. Working knowledge of Procore/Trueline reportsExcellent customer relations skillsExcellent communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic)Excellent relationship building skillsGeneral sales experience preferredEstimating experience is preferredComputer skills required (MS Project or equal)Scheduling experience required (MS Project, reverse scheduling, manpower loading, etc)Must be self-motivated, goal & results oriented and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentMust have high standards of quality with attention to detailMust be efficient at scheduling and meeting commitments for multiple customersJob duties will be primarily limited to the Greater Columbus area; however, out of town travel may be requiredPREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEConstruction Management degree or Project Management Certification preferred. In lieu of above-mentioned degrees, equivalent industry experience may be considered.COMPUTER SKILLSMust demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel)MS Project experience required.REQUIRED ATTRIBUTESMust 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.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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 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.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/DisabledNotice 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.

Created: 2025-11-17