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Senior Mechanical Estimator-Reston
Turner Construction Company
Prepare detailed mechanical, plumbing, fire protection estimates for large projects.
9d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Reston, VA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Management
General Contracting
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Pre‑Construction
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM)
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Residential
Healthcare
Sports
Aviation
Transportation
Infrastructure
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
mep estimating
quantity takeoffs
cost analysis
constructability review
stakeholder liaison
vendor management
- Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, Trade partners, other Turner staff, and Owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
- Participate in development and implementation of MEP training.
- Lead mechanical estimating responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Market Segment, and Government jobs with MEP package contract value of $25M+.
- Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
- Communicate estimate and scopes of work to stakeholders (e.g., Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners).
- Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trade partners to maintain active list of qualified bidders for projects.
- Participate in decision making process with Operations and Procurement to determine MEP trade partners to utilize in project pursuits.
- Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection items incorporated in scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
- Lead integration of MEP Operations staff during MEP PreCon process and serve as resource to guide and consult with staff through to construction. Review general conditions and general requirements items to properly address in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, including estimating of natural gas consumption during construction.
- Leverage relationships with vendors, trade partners, and project team members to elevate client service
- Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team and stakeholders per the project contract.
- Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
- Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
- Contribute subject matter expertise of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection system for project pursuits.
- Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
- Participate in project hand-off to Operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to operations.
- Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimates.
- Conduct value analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to proposed Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, materials, and equipment.
- Lead company-wide or regional MEP strategic initiatives and/or special projects.
- Prepare estimates and proposals for contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
- Establish working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping and sheet metal material, and miscellaneous material pricing.
- Evaluate of trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work and determine scope coverage and manage identified scope gap risks.
- Assist project staff to evaluate large change orders.
- Formulate advanced scenarios to address known and unknown scope relative to comprehensive cost analysis for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, based on contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
What you bring
mechanical systems
plumbing systems
fire protection
bachelor's
8 years
project management
- Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, and minimum of 8 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems estimating experience or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
- Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment
- Supervisory experience desired, able to delegate, coordinate work of others, monitor performance, and deliver feedback Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Extensive knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems
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Company
Overview
1902 Founded
Year Founded
The company's legacy began in 1902.
- With a rich legacy, the company has delivered iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Center.
- The company specializes in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction.
- The company has earned a reputation for executing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget.
- The company’s expertise extends to diverse civil works, including heavy civil projects like bridges, roads, and utilities.
- The company is also known for its innovative approach, integrating advanced construction techniques and sustainability in its projects.
- The company has consistently ranked among the top global contractors.
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Commitment
- “A promise made is a promise delivered.”
- Safety and Wellness: promote an injury-free environment and the safest workplace possible
- Lean Construction: emphasize collaboration, reliable scheduling and delivering the most value while consuming the fewest resources
- Innovation: foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical expertise
- Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency: conduct business consciously and responsibly to create a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future
- Community and Citizenship: commitment to community and educational outreach as essential corporate citizenship
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): connecting safety, care for others, sustainability, transparency and accountability
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Neutrality Targets
Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Net Zero for operations by 2030 and supply chain by 2040.
$60B Delivered
Green-Building Projects
Over $60 billion worth of green-building projects completed.
43M Tons Diverted
Construction Waste Reduction
Over 43 million tons of construction waste diverted from landfills.
27% Emissions Cut
Data-Center Pilot Success
Achieved a 27% reduction in emissions through electric temporary heat in data-center pilot.
- LED lighting on sites, bans vehicle idling, electrifies fleet and pilots hybrid/electric construction equipment
- Fleet to be fully electric by 2028
- Using renewable diesel (HVO) across projects to reduce lifecycle carbon, with broader deployment planned in 2025
- Projects like Chico State Behavioral & Social Sciences Building are net‑zero operationally and LEED Gold
- Advanced low‑carbon concrete methods earned NRMCA Concrete Innovation Awards (e.g. SFO Terminal 3 West, Intuit Dome, Massachusetts research facility)
- ESG pillars: sustaining our planet, protecting people, transforming industry
2030 Vision
Workforce Diversity
Aim to reflect the diversity of communities at every level by 2030.
120+ ERGs
Employee Resource Groups
Operate over 120 Employee Resource Groups with thousands of participants.
- Workforce as richly diverse as the communities in which the company operates.
- Inclusion Action Committee set a 2030 vision to reflect community diversity with equitable representation at every level.
- Employee Resource Groups include Women, Pride, Veterans, Parents, Mosaic, Abilities, Young Professionals, and Interfaith.
- Anti-harassment/anti-bias standards enforced across all worksites; engage industry via the Time for Change Consortium.
- Recruitment goal: increase diverse hires at all levels including interns, college recruits, and experienced professionals.
- Ensure equitable access to development opportunities and fair treatment on jobsites.
- Pay equity maintained across gender and race.
- Partnerships with HBCUs include scholarships, grants, mentoring, and professional-development events for diverse students.
- ERGs support professional growth, such as empowering women's visibility and growth.
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