MEP Estimator

Turner Construction•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MEP Estimator is responsible for preparing detailed estimates for projects based on design documents, narratives, and specifications, with a specific focus on Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (MEP) systems. This role involves communicating estimates and scopes of work to various stakeholders, performing quantity take-offs, analyzing existing site conditions, and developing relationships with local material suppliers, equipment vendors, and MEP trade partners. Key duties include performing constructability analysis, providing first costs analysis, coordinating equipment pricing, and developing value analysis to identify cost-efficient alternatives. The estimator will also act as a liaison to resolve MEP-related issues, prepare estimates for different contract types, participate in estimate reviews and project hand-offs, evaluate subcontractor proposals, assist with change orders, and maintain a historical cost database. The position may also involve supervising junior estimating staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage System estimating experience.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems.
Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems.
Ability to collaborate with vendors and trade partners and project team members.
Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence.
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to adopt quickly to new technology.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Communicate mechanical and electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (LV) system items incorporated in assigned scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping and sheet metal material, lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and other material pricing.
Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system (MEP) trade partners to build and maintain list of qualified bidders for projects.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents.
Communicate design and constructability issues to project team in accordance with project contract.
Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
Work together with Operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items are properly addressed in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power and lighting, including estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption during construction.
Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system estimates.
Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system systems, materials and equipment.
Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
Participate in project hand-off to Operations and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work; determine scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.
Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
Gather and analyze Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system bid data for projects using Turner system breakdown sheets.
Maintain historical cost database of data.
Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software in use by local business unit.
May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.