Reporting to the Vice President of Preconstruction Services, the MEP Estimator will assist in the preparation and tracking of activities on complex, highly technical construction projects. This position requires a meticulous attention to detail, excellent time management, follow-up and organization skills; a commitment to process and procedure; and the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, while balancing and managing multiple deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS Construction Management, Engineering or similar curriculum and 5-8 years of construction estimating experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in MEP, and in estimating elements of the MEP trades including:
• Plumbing;
• Fire protection;
• HVAC;
• Electrical;
• Tel/Data and low voltage systems; and
• Site utilities and distribution.
• 5-8 years demonstrated experience in construction estimating;
• Experience estimating fire protection;
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to work with multi stakeholders;
• Proficiency with standard industry software;
• Ability to read and take-off the following systems: fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, telecommunication, BMS, security and fire alarm;
• Strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking abilities are required in order to find solutions to various issues. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is encouraged;
• Able to work in a highly diverse and inclusive environment; and
• In possession of valid driver’s license, in good standing.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops proficiency in the use of the Company estimating systems and processes;
• Recognizes, understands and applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles for compiling all types of estimates;
• Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the estimate and quantifies the impact;
• Assists in analyzing and using estimates to predict key project issues;
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input;
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-singe discipline;
• Responsible for performing all aspects of estimating;
• Assists in the preparation of the Estimate Plan;
• Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria;
• Develops wage rate build-up;
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, Requests for Proposals and contracts;
• Develops detailed material take-offs for procurement of bulk materials;
• Develops cash flow schedules and estimates;
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes;
• Prepares subcontract bid analysis for scope, cost, and price;
• Familiar with estimating all elements of the MEP trades including:
• Plumbing;
• Fire protection;
• HVAC;
• Electrical;
• Tel/Data and low voltage systems; and
• Site utilities and distribution.

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