MEP Estimator - Electrical
About The Position
Prepares and manages detailed cost estimates for MEP systems on moderately complex projects. Applies specialized knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and value. Coordinates with design and preconstruction teams to assess constructability, evaluate design alternatives, and support overall cost strategy. Contributes to estimating standards and continuous improvement in MEP estimating practices. DPR describes its roles as commitments to building great things together. Employees are expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and act in the best interest of the team, customer, project, and organization. The company emphasizes trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, respect for the individual, integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, and an ever-forward mindset.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4–6 years of experience in MEP estimating, design-build coordination, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Owns assigned MEP scopes and prepares detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for MEP systems across multiple project phases.
- Reviews drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify technical scope requirements and potential conflicts; prepares bid tabs and scope summaries documenting assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for internal and client-facing reviews.
- Performs cost and value analyses to support design development and decision-making.
- Engages with trade partners to obtain, evaluate, and clarify bids and proposals for MEP scope.
- Contributes to constructability and value engineering reviews related to system design and integration.
- Assists in developing and maintaining cost databases and estimating tools for MEP work.
- Provides guidance to Senior Preconstruction Engineers on takeoffs, scope reviews, and MEP estimating practices.
- Collaborates with project and estimating teams to ensure MEP estimates align with overall project budgets and strategies.
- Works with scheduling, operations, and design teams to confirm that logistics, phasing, and sequence assumptions are reflected in MEP pricing.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
