MEP Estimator

About the position

Overview
The MEP Estimator is tasked with managing construction estimating projects with a specialized focus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades. The role ensures that a complete scope of work is documented and analyzed in a timely manner for cost and feasibility evaluations. This position involves considerable decision-making latitude and requires the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders such as architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.  This position is based in Fort Wayne office and is not remote.  

• Key Responsibilities
• Review and analyze project plans, specifications, and documents to understand the scope of work and MEP requirements.
• Conduct material take-offs and quantify necessary materials and resources based on drawings and specifications.
• Analyze labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overhead for MEP installations; prepare detailed cost estimates using software and create organized project estimating files.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, subcontractors, owners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure estimates align with project requirements and schedules.
• Prepare and present cost estimates, proposals, and bid documents.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, negotiations, and bid strategy sessions to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assign scopes to trade contractors and review scopes of work with subcontractors and suppliers pre- and post-bid.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle, revise as needed, and provide cost analysis reports to project teams.
• Attend turnover and close-out meetings to gather historical data and evaluate vendor performance.
• Assess constructability and logistics with internal and external teams and build schedules based on project durations and sequences to support efficient bid strategies.
• Organize and manage bid day activities, including coordinating bid runners, reviewing bid forms, setting up software, and managing communication with the bid team.
• Identify project-specific permit fees, bonding and insurance requirements, temporary facilities, and overhead costs.
• Create bid advertisements and support publishing of XBE (XBE = X-Business Enterprise) requirements where applicable.
• Prepare job costing reports to track actual vs. budgeted quantities and labor.
• Compile scope documentation to support purchase order and subcontract development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to support competitive bidding efforts.

  Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale vertical commercial construction estimating.
• A BA/BS/AS or other accredited degree (may substitute for up to 4 years of experience)
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Preferred experience with preconstruction estimating.

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