MEP Estimator

Turner Construction • Bridgewater Township, NJ

124d • $100,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The position involves preparing detailed construction estimates for projects based on design documents, narratives, and specifications, with a focus on Mechanical Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Lighting, and select Finished Products. The role requires effective communication with various stakeholders, including SourceBlue staff, architects, engineers, and owners, to ensure accurate estimates and scopes of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage System estimating experience.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors, trade partners, and project team members.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Communicate mechanical, electrical, lighting and finish estimates and scopes of work to SourceBlue staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Electrical, Lighting, and Architectural Finish system items from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope not already indicated.
• Develop working relationships with national and local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing.
• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
• Work with project teams and fellow estimators to ensure equipment and material estimates and bids are coordinated.
• Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed systems, materials, and equipment.
• Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, trade partners, project staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve system issues.
• Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
• Participate in project hand-off to Operations and conduct proper transfer of knowledge.
• Evaluate vendor proposals relative to their scope of work and manage risk of scope gaps.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
• Gather and analyze bid data for projects using SourceBlue system breakdown sheets.
• Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software.
• May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary legal plan
• Identity theft protection
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees