Senior Mechanical Estimator - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction•Spokane, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This individual will work exclusively for Turner's Advanced Technology Group, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG). This position can be performed remotely from any location in the United States. Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection trades.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, and minimum of 8 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems estimating experience or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
Extensive knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems
Formulate advanced scenarios to address known and unknown scope relative to comprehensive cost analysis for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, based on contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
Leverage relationships with vendors, trade partners, and project team members to elevate client service
Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment
Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience desired, able to delegate, coordinate work of others, monitor performance, and deliver feedback

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical estimating responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Market Segment, and Government jobs with MEP package contract value of $25M+.
Communicate estimate and scopes of work to stakeholders (e.g., Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners).
Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection items incorporated in scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
Establish 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, and miscellaneous material pricing.
Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trade partners to maintain active list of qualified bidders for projects.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team and stakeholders per the project contract.
Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
Participate in decision making process with Operations and Procurement to determine MEP trade partners to utilize in project pursuits.
Lead company-wide or regional MEP strategic initiatives and/or special projects.
Contribute subject matter expertise of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection system for project pursuits.
Participate in development and implementation of MEP training.
Lead integration of MEP Operations staff during MEP PreCon process and serve as resource to guide and consult with staff through to construction. Review general conditions and general requirements items to properly address in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, including estimating of natural gas consumption during construction.
Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimates.
Conduct value analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to proposed Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, materials, and equipment.
Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, Trade partners, other Turner staff, and Owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
Prepare estimates and proposals for 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 to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to operations.
Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Evaluate of trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work and determine scope coverage and manage identified scope gap risks.
Assist project staff to evaluate large change orders.