MEP Estimator - Mission Critical

Alston Construction•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The MEP Estimator assists management with general business operations by coordinating and successfully completing the estimating phase of data center projects. The role’s goal is to produce thorough, accurate, and competitive estimates that support the award of profitable projects. The Estimator uses professional judgment and discretion to complete daily work and resolve issues while minimizing risk to the company. The position prepares MEP cost estimates and scopes of work across design phases, from conceptual design through construction and permit documents. It supports clients, design professionals, and project teams with design assistance, cost information, and project-feasibility analysis. The Estimator also coordinates bid solicitation, evaluates subcontractor proposals, supports project scheduling and estimate transitions, and helps price and negotiate changes. This role builds working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors and contributes to improvements in business operations.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Three to five years of experience successfully estimating construction projects for a general contractor, including conceptual and hard-bid estimates.
Strong understanding of MEP systems and familiarity with site conditions and construction phases.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and vehicle insurance meeting Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
Satisfactory driving record.
OSHA 10-hour Certification.
First Aid/CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of specialized MEP estimating experience.
Design-build experience on relevant project types.
Experience in value engineering.

Responsibilities

Prepare thorough, accurate, and competitive MEP cost estimates and scopes of work from conceptual design through completed construction and permit documents.
Identify value-engineered alternatives related to construction methods, materials, schedule, and design.
Determine proposal specifications and scope of work by reviewing drawings and attending or managing bid and preconstruction meetings.
Analyze and document cost information from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for use in future estimates.
Provide design assistance and cost data to clients, design professionals, and project teams regarding project feasibility.
Prepare bid packages and lead and coordinate bid solicitations and requests for proposals.
Develop scopes of work for subcontractors before and during bid solicitation.
Perform takeoffs for multiple trades to minimize company cost risks.
Analyze subcontractor proposals for cost, scope, and completeness to determine work awards.
Identify and qualify new subcontractors to maintain an adequate pool of qualified, financially sound subcontractors and expand bid solicitation coverage.
Prepare preliminary project schedules during preconstruction and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule before construction.
Organize and lead the transition of project cost estimates to the Preconstruction or Project Manager.
Assist the Preconstruction or Project Manager with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
Develop and maintain working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Advise the Preconstruction Manager, Preconstruction Director, or VP/GM about potential projects with existing or new clients.
Maintain detailed backup records for estimate figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
Update and maintain the subcontractor and design consultant database.
Participate in applicable corporate meetings and forums.
Recommend improvements to business operations, processes, procedures, and best practices to increase client satisfaction, efficiency, and profitability.
Perform other duties as assigned.