MEP Estimator - Mission Critical

BCCI•Sandy, UT

About The Position

The MEP Estimator develops and prepares MEP cost estimates for diverse projects during early development and provides updated cost information to project teams throughout pre-construction. The role supports projects with annual assigned bid totals of $50 million to $150 million, coordinates subcontractor and supplier bids, and works with clients and internal and external teams to address pricing and estimate questions. The position also helps maintain estimating practices, cost data, and procedures, and analyzes project costs to identify discrepancies and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
At least 5 years of experience in estimating, construction engineer/project engineer work, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
Ability to earn and maintain trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability, and reliability.
Ability to work with in-person, remote, and hybrid teams.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering, or architecture.
Experience with data centers, mission-critical projects, or corporate interiors.
Working knowledge of Destini Estimator, Bluebeam, Assemble, On Screen Takeoff, and other current software and technology.

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Promote honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work in accordance with “Constructing with Integrity.”
Review plans and MEP drawings and ensure a complete review of project documents.
Prepare quantity take-offs for assigned projects and identify omitted items for inclusion in the estimate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50 million to $150 million per year, obtaining 3–5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
Discuss and resolve questions with subcontractors.
Follow approved estimating practices and ensure financial objectives are met.
Maintain current information on trends in and changes to construction codes.
Use appropriate software to calculate, record, and track estimates.
Attend client meetings, answer questions, resolve pricing and estimate issues, and support client satisfaction.
Perform change-order pricing and site visits, deliver bids, and collaborate with teams on specific bids.
Determine material and labor requirements; prepare itemized lists; compute cost factors; and prepare estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
Conduct special studies to establish standard-hour and related cost data or identify cost reductions.
Consult with clients, vendors, and others to formulate estimates and resolve issues, and obtain support and commitment for cost estimates.
Organize and manage a centralized cost-estimating database and formal estimating process.
Analyze completed projects by comparing estimated and actual costs, determine reasons for discrepancies, and recommend improvements to estimating procedures.
Identify cost trends to support management cost-reduction and process-improvement efforts.