MEP Estimator - Albany

Description

• Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system issues related to project preconstruction efforts.
• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
• Develop value analysis to define more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system systems, materials and equipment.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
• May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (LV) system items incorporated in assigned scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
• Gather and analyze Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system bid data for projects using Turner system breakdown sheets. Maintain historical cost database of data.
• Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software in use by local business unit.
• Evaluatesubcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work; determine scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
• Develop 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, lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and other material pricing.
• Participate in project hand-off to Operations and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
• Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system (MEP) trade partners to build and maintain list of qualified bidders for projects.
• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
• Communicate mechanical and electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare and assemble estimates and proposals for different contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
• Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system estimates.
• Work together with Operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure General Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items are properly addressed in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power and lighting, including estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption during construction.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team in accordance with project contract.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, and minimum of 3 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage System estimating experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Supervisory experience desired
• Ability to collaborate with vendors and trade partners and project team members
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and adopt quickly to new technology
• Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systems
• Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance