Senior MEP Engineer

Turner Construction

8d•$139,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior MEP Engineer will prepare detailed estimates for projects, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection trades. This role involves leading complex projects, communicating estimates, preparing quantity take-offs, analyzing existing conditions and contract documents, and developing relationships with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors. The position also includes performing constructability analysis, participating in life cycle analysis, leading MEP initiatives, implementing MEP training, and acting as a liaison with various project stakeholders. The salary range for this position is estimated to be $139,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD annualized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
A minimum of fifteen years related Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Lead responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Hospital/Healthcare, Pharma and Government jobs that have an MEP package of $25M+.
Communicate estimate and scopes of work to the Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for all Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection items incorporated in the scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
Analyze existing site conditions and all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine required scope that is not already indicated.
May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.
Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping & sheet metal material, and miscellaneous material pricing.
Develop working relationships with local Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection sub-contractors to build and maintain a list of qualified bidders for all projects.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team per the project contract.
Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with the design team.
Participate in decision making process with Operations and Procurement when determining MEP subs to utilize on a project pursuit.
Lead company-wide or regional MEP initiatives, including special projects and/or project pursuits.
Develops and maintains in-depth interactions and relationships with clients.
Implements MEP training. May assist with development of that training.
Lead integration of the MEP Operations staff during the MEP PreCon process and continue to consult through construction.
Ensure general conditions and general requirements items are properly addressed in the estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, including estimating of natural gas consumption during construction.
Coordinate equipment pricing with Turner Logistics for Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection estimates.
Develop a value analysis by defining alternatives to the proposed Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection systems, materials and equipment that are more cost efficient.
Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, other Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection issues related to the project preconstruction efforts.
Prepare estimates and proposals for all contract types including lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.
Participate in estimate reviews with the design team and client.
Participate in project hand-off to operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to operations.
Prepare scope requisitions for the bidding/procurement of Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection systems; coordinating with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Lead the evaluation of 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.