Job Estimator

MEI Rigging & Crating • Charlotte, NC

49d

About The Position

Own the rigging portion of complex industrial/commercial bids. You'll mine 1,000+ page RFPs/specs/drawings for what actually matters, define the rigging scope, quantify labor/equipment/duration, and deliver complete, defensible bid packages that operations can build and finance can trust.

Requirements

• 5+ years in industrial/commercial rigging estimating or heavy-mech/tool install (data center/pharma/semiconductor preferred).
• Strong blueprint/spec literacy (general, structural, MEP, process/tool drawings; lift plans; vendor prints; P&IDs/GA helpful).
• Proven ability to model picks, floor loads, and lift paths; practical understanding of cranes, gantries, Versa-Lifts, jacking/skating systems.
• Advanced Excel (production rates, parametrics, sensitivity), Bluebeam Revu (takeoff), scheduling (MS Project or P6).
• Experience leveling vendor/sub quotes and writing scope clarifications/exceptions.
• Safety-first mindset; working knowledge of OSHA/ASME B30 rigging standards; cleanroom/GMP basics for pharma/semi.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to defend a number.

Nice To Haves

• NCCCO Signalperson/Rigger (or equivalent), OSHA-30, TWIC (as needed), 3D lift planning (AutoCAD/Revit/3D Lift Plan), anchor/epoxy installer cards.

Responsibilities

• Scope Extraction & Clarification
• Quantity Takeoff & Means/Methods
• Pricing & Production
• Schedule & Logistics
• Risk & Compliance
• Sub/vendor Management
• Bid Package Assembly
• Post-Bid Support

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid training/certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees