MEP Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting: MEP Estimator

About Your Opportunity:

As an MEP Estimator, you'll play a pivotal role in our construction projects by mentally building and accurately estimating the cost of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical (MEP) portions. You will coordinate with various disciplines to ensure comprehensive scope coverage.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Review drawings and specifications, determining scope and quantities for pricing calculations.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to obtain pricing for MEP projects, ensuring completeness in scopes of work and pricing.
• Utilize estimating department software (Quantity Take-off, Timberline) to determine material quantities.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess site conditions.
• Review MEP portions of Preconstruction Projects, calculating budgets from schematic to final construction documents.
• Communicate with team members, bid captains, and estimating managers, conveying scopes, pricing, and construction details.
• Provide complete estimates for MEP trades and price work to budget.
• Develop strategies to pursue, estimate, and win competitive bids.
• Contribute to Value Engineering and Constructability reviews, presenting findings in a professional format.
• Procure MEP subcontractors and suppliers for project execution.
• Present MEP estimates to internal teams, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Evaluate projects and suggest alternatives to enhance profitability or efficiency.
• Support the Estimating Team in developing estimate reports, books, and presentation materials.
• Attend hand-off meetings with Estimators, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Actively participate in community and trade organizations supporting both personal and company growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Technology, Architecture, or a related field.
• 3-10 years of construction experience with a solid understanding of construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and controls, including various HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MEP equipment such as FCU, WSHP, AHU, RTU, ERV, EXH, VRF, air, and water balancing, plumbing booster pumps, fire pumps, and more.
• Working knowledge of building codes, DOH requirements, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, SMACNA, and other industry standards.
• Ability to read and understand MEP drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation for remote offices and job sites.
• Willingness to be on call and work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with contractors and colleagues.

If you are a dynamic individual seeking a challenging role in MEP estimation with a company committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

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