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About Us

The Experts Behind Every Estimate

Real Insight. Trusted Expertise.

Who We Are

Led by Industry Veterans

Krebs Corporation is guided by four Principals and a team of Seasoned Professionals who bring decades of expertise to every estimate. Our team consistently delivers high-quality work and sets the standard for Independent Cost Estimating nationwide.

  • Rick Krebs– President & Founder
  • Jay Bays – Principal & Senior Estimator
  • Jimmy Vegh – Principal & Senior Estimator
  • Terry Wampler – Principal & Senior Estimator
  • Backed by a Management Team to span multiple projects
  • 30+ person team with over 800 years of combined experience
Meet the Team

Results in Every Project

Krebs Corporation delivers trusted Independent Cost Estimating for complex infrastructure projects nationwide. Our team of former contractors applies decades of hands-on experience to provide objective cost analysis for State DOTs, Engineering Firms, and Agencies. Having supported over 125 major projects, we turn real-world insight into accurate, actionable estimates. No matter the Delivery Method, we deliver results and are brought back again and again.

Proof in the Projects
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What We Provide

Independent Cost Estimating

Accurate, contractor-informed estimates for complex infrastructure projects. 
Includes: Early budgeting • Construction estimates • Quantity takeoffs

Strategic Risk Analysis

Early identification of project risks to support smarter budgets and better outcomes.
Includes: Risk registers • Scenario planning • Mitigation strategies

Bid & Cost Validation

Thorough review of bids and budgets with a contractor’s perspective for accuracy and alignment.
Includes: Bid comparison • Cost validation • GC scope review & pricing analysis

Delivery Method Alignment

Tailored services and estimates depending on project delivery.
Includes: CMGC • PDB • DBB • DB • CMAR • CMMP
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Why Clients Trust Us

Real results. Straightforward partnerships. Estimates that hold up.

We validate budgets, assess risk, or deliver when others fall short. Our clients trust us because we speak their language, understand the work, and back every estimate with real-world expertise. It’s why they come back, again and again.

Why Clients
Trust Us

Real results. Straightforward partnerships. Estimates that hold up.

We validate budgets, assess risk, or deliver when others fall short. Our clients trust us because we speak their language, understand the work, and back every estimate with real-world expertise. It’s why they come back, again and again.

What We Provide

Independent Cost Estimating

Accurate, contractor-informed estimates for complex infrastructure projects. 
Includes: Early budgeting • Construction estimates • Quantity takeoffs

Strategic Risk Analysis

Early identification of project risks to support smarter budgets and better outcomes.
Includes: Risk registers • Scenario planning • Mitigation strategies

Bid & Cost Validation

Thorough review of bids and budgets with a contractor’s perspective for accuracy and alignment.
Includes: Bid comparison • Cost validation • GC scope review & pricing analysis

Delivery Method Alignment

Tailored services and estimates depending on project delivery.
Includes: CMGC • PDB • DBB • DB • CMAR • CMMP
Three men in business attire are walking together and conversing about Independent Cost Estimating.
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Founded December 2015

How We Got Here

A Proven Path, Built on Trust
What began in 2010 has grown into a trusted network spanning 125+ major infrastructure projects and 30+ agencies. Every milestone reflects steady growth, lasting relationships, and a commitment to excellence.

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– Sound Transit Partnership begins
2016
WSDOT logo featuring a stylized green highway design within a green circle above the letters "WSDOT" on a white background, symbolizing expertise in Independent Cost Estimating for transportation projects.
WSDOT Partnership begins
2017
The Caltrans logo features a stylized, overlapping blue and green "CT" above the black "Caltrans" wordmark, reflecting commitment to projects like Independent Cost Estimating.
Caltrans Partnership begins
2018
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MNDOT Partnership begins
2019
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AKDOT Partnership begins
2020
Logo of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development featuring large “DOTD” letters above a stylized road and water graphic, highlighting the agency’s commitment to Independent Cost Estimating.
LA DOTD Partnership begins
2021
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ATP Partnership begins
2022
Logo for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor features stylized text and a graphic of a bridge over two intersecting roads inside a blue shield, reflecting the project's commitment to Independent Cost Estimating.
KYDOY and OHDOT Partnership begins
2023
UDOT logo in blue letters with three orange slashes and the slogan “Keeping Utah Moving” underneath, representing a commitment to excellence in transportation and Independent Cost Estimating.
UDOT Partnership grows
2024
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LA Metro Partnership grows
2025
2016
- Employees: 3 - Agency Partnerships: 2 - Projects: 5—including Independent Cost Estimating.
2017
- Employees: 6 - Agency Partnerships: 6 - Projects: 21 - Expertise in Independent Cost Estimating.
2018
- Employees: 7 - Agency Partnerships: 4 - Projects: 23, specializing in Independent Cost Estimating.
2019
- Employees: 12 - Agency Partnerships: 12 - Projects: 49 - Expertise in Independent Cost Estimating.
2020
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2021
- Employees: 5 - Agency Partnerships: 10 - Projects: 17 - Expertise in Independent Cost Estimating.
2022
- Employees: 17 - Agency Partnerships: 22 - Projects: 78, including expertise in Independent Cost Estimating.
2023
- Employee 11 - Agency Partnerships 23 - Projects 54, including Independent Cost Estimating.
2024
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2025
Text on image shows: - Employees 57 - Agency Partnerships 53 - Projects 128, reflecting a strong focus on Independent Cost Estimating across diverse collaborations and project engagements.

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When You Are

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