Mechanical Estimator

Turner Construction

1d • $93,000 - $114,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe. We are committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. We build some of the most ambitious projects in the world, and our technical expertise makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our people set us apart, and we inspire greatness. This position focuses on preparing detailed estimates for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection trades based on design documents, narratives, and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and minimum of 3 years related Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimating experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems
• Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems
• Ability to collaborate with vendors and trade partners and project team members
• Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and adopt quickly to new technology

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience desired

Responsibilities

• Communicate mechanical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection items incorporated in scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
• Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping and sheet metal material, and other material pricing.
• Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trade partners to build and maintain list of qualified bidders for projects.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team per project contract.
• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
• Properly address General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, including estimating of natural gas consumption during construction.
• Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimates.
• Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to the proposed Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, materials and equipment.
• Serve as liaison with engineers, design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection issues related to the project preconstruction efforts.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for various contract types including lump sum, GMP, and Cost Plus.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
• Participate in project hand-off and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
• Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding and/or procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work; determine scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
• Gather and analyze Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection bid data for projects using Turner system breakdown sheets. Maintain historical cost database of data.
• Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software in use by local business unit.
• May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and/or Interns.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Salaried Exempt compensation
• Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level