MEP Estimator

HTS • Dallas, TX

9d

About The Position

The MEP Estimator will be responsible for assembling detailed MEP estimates by filling in gaps from concept drawings and design documents, reviewing drawings for missing information, and writing RFIs. This role involves developing bid tab sheets from trade contractors' proposals, creating comprehensive qualifications and assumptions, and providing cost-saving suggestions. The MEP Estimator will communicate with the Operations Team regarding site logistics and incorporate this information into estimates. They will also provide progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation and present findings to Owners & A/E Teams, explaining cost variances and recommending solutions to bring projects back within budget. A key focus will be on risk management concerning qualifications, scope, and constructability issues, as well as performing completeness reviews and constructability assessments of design documents.

Requirements

• Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field
• Minimum of four (4) Years’ previous experience in Preconstruction
• Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction
• Knowledge of Summary level and detailed level pricing, by Trade
• Possess analytical skills
• Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists
• Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing of Trade Specialists
• Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently: Conceptual Drawings - 100% CDs
• Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Trade Specialist
• For Trade Specialty, Ability to direct Engineers (and Architects) with detailed information of alternate systems or constructability
• Possess detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents
• Ability to communicate and manage Trade Contractors for Scope-specific Proposals
• Ability to communicate internally & externally with Operations, Precon Staff, Trade Contractors & Owners, A/E
• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues

Responsibilities

• Fill in the Gaps for missing information from drawings and design documents (Specialty Trades)
• Assemble detailed MEP estimates, providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects
• Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI's for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade
• Develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope
• Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors
• Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade (MEP Trades)
• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables
• Meet and present to Owners & A/E Team to discuss design & pricing and be able to explain the cost variances and, if required, recommend solutions to bring the project back within budget
• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues
• Document Review & RFIs: Provide Completeness Reviews & Constructability of Design Documents (Drawings & Specs.)
• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables

What This Job Offers

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