MEP Estimator

Abbott Construction • Lower Merion Township, PA

14h

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 several projects simultaneously and involves estimating, subcontractor and supplier bid solicitation and analysis, client communication, change-order pricing, site visits, and collaboration with project teams. The estimator also maintains estimating data and processes, evaluates estimated-versus-actual project costs, and recommends improvements to estimating procedures and cost controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in estimating, construction engineer/project engineer work, or related general-contractor estimating and purchasing duties.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Well-developed budgeting, purchasing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates honesty, accountability, and reliability to earn and maintain trust.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred degree fields include construction, management, engineering, or architecture.
• Healthcare project experience preferred.
• Open to individuals transitioning from field operations into preconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings; ensure complete review and identify omitted items for inclusion in the estimate.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and develop cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain working relationships and solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50–$150 million per year.
• Obtain 3–5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
• Review bids for conformance with project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items; discuss and resolve questions with subcontractors.
• Follow approved estimating practices and ensure estimates are complete and financial objectives are met.
• Maintain current information on construction-code trends and changes.
• Use appropriate software to calculate, record, and track estimates.
• Attend client meetings, answer questions, resolve pricing and estimating 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, scheduling, bidding, vendor or subcontractor selection, and cost-effectiveness decisions.
• Conduct special studies to establish standard-hour and related cost data or achieve cost reductions.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and others to formulate estimates and resolve issues; 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 assist management with cost reduction and process improvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Home and auto insurance
• Family support
• Pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off: two weeks for non-exempt employees and three weeks for exempt employees
• Time Away Benefits
• Eight paid holidays
• Group legal benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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