National MEP Estimator - Pharmaceutical

Turner Construction Company•Raleigh, NC

22d•$134,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

This individual works exclusively for Turner’s Advanced Technology Group, focusing on pharmaceutical-specific projects. The position may be performed remotely from any location in the United States. The estimator prepares detailed project estimates from design documents, narratives, and specifications, with a focus on Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (MEP) trades. The role reports to the Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager. The estimator supports projects from conceptual design through completed construction documents, including quantity take-offs, cost analysis, constructability review, value analysis, proposal preparation, bid evaluation, and coordination with design teams, operations staff, vendors, trade partners, and owners. The role may also include supervising Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and/or Interns. The position is salaried exempt, regular, and remote-capable. The estimated annual salary range is $134,000–$180,000. The employee regularly works in an office or remote setting and may occasionally work at construction sites, offices, or off-site venues. Occasional travel is involved, stated as 0–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, and a minimum of 3 years of related MEP estimating experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems.
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules and formulate comprehensive cost analyses.
Ability to collaborate with vendors, trade partners, and project team members.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations confidently.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, and ability to adopt new technology quickly.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regular lifting and/or moving of up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Previous biotech/pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred.
Process piping experience is strongly preferred.
Supervisory experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Communicate mechanical and electrical estimates and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
Prepare quantity take-offs, analyses, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage system items from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
Perform preliminary design work when needed to complete conceptual estimates.
Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents to identify required scope not already indicated.
Build working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to obtain accurate, current pricing.
Develop relationships with MEP trade partners and maintain a list of qualified bidders.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents and communicate design and constructability issues to the project team in accordance with the project contract.
Prepare first-cost analyses and participate in life-cycle analyses with the Design team.
Coordinate with Operations staff and fellow estimators to account for General Conditions and General Requirements items in estimates, including temporary utilities and estimated construction-period electrical and natural gas consumption.
Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for MEP estimates.
Develop value analyses identifying cost-efficient alternatives to proposed MEP systems, materials, and equipment.
Serve as liaison among engineers, design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owners’ representatives to resolve MEP issues related to preconstruction.
Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types, including lump sum, GMP, and Cost Plus.
Participate in estimate reviews with the Design team and client.
Participate in project hand-off to Operations and transfer knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
Author scope requisitions for MEP bidding and procurement, coordinating with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals against their scopes of work, determine scope coverage, and manage the risk of scope gaps.
Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
Gather and analyze MEP bid data using Turner system breakdown sheets and maintain a historical cost database.
Use quantification and cost-estimating tools and/or software used by the local business unit.
May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and/or Interns.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.