Estimator IV - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)

Position Description:
-Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Pluming (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.
-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:

• 10 years minimum 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.