MEP Estimator - Mission Critical

BCCI•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The MEP Estimator develops and prepares MEP cost estimates for projects in early stages of development and supports project teams with updated cost information throughout pre-construction. The role reviews plans and MEP drawings, performs quantity take-offs, identifies omissions, and prepares complete estimate packages. It solicits and evaluates subcontractor and supplier bids, supports client discussions about pricing, and contributes to bid delivery and change-order pricing. The position also develops cost data and estimating processes, maintains a centralized cost-estimating database, and analyzes completed projects to compare estimated and actual costs. The MEP Estimator identifies discrepancies and cost trends and recommends improvements to estimating procedures. The role supports projects totaling $50–$150 million per year and works with in-person, remote, and hybrid teams.

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 duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
Ability to work with in-person, remote, and hybrid teams.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated honesty, accountability, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Champion “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
Work with honesty, unity, safety, and quality to uphold “Constructing with Integrity.”
Review plans and MEP drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and ensure complete plan and drawing reviews.
Identify omitted items and ensure they are accounted for in the overall estimate package.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships; solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50–$150 million per year.
Obtain 3–5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
Review and analyze bids for conformance to 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 about trends and changes in construction codes.
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, site visits, bid delivery, and collaboration 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 to cost estimates.
Organize and manage a centralized cost-estimating database and formal estimating process.
Analyze completed projects against estimated costs, determine reasons for discrepancies, and recommend improvements to estimating procedures.
Identify cost trends to support management cost-reduction and process-improvement efforts.