Estimator IV MEP

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Position Description

Senior-level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades to report
to PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator.

• Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other

structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.

• Prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.
• Evaluate cost-estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy,

uniformity and completeness.

• Prepare fair cost estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.
• Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors’ bids vary from the construction cost

estimate.

• Conduct construction/project site visits gathering relevant information and determine what

information to be used to produce project estimates.

• Conduct material takeoffs and quantity surveys for MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical,

and plumbing components.

• Evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates

and price recommendations.

• Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and

completeness of estimates.

• Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and

profit.

• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos, letters, and present

recommendation to management.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify value engineering

opportunities and cost-savings measures.

• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
• Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors’ proposal to identify discrepancies.
• Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC, answers and estimates the detailed costs of

those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform basic calculations in Excel.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years minimum of recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost

estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code
including 5 - 7 years of MEP estimating.

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related degree.

Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for
the required education on a year for year basis.

• Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
• Expert in Design Build, Design Bid Build and Job Order Contracting forms of contracting.
• Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
• Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
• Full knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, and industry standards.
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates.
• Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity.
• Knowledge and use of RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.