MEP Estimator-Mission Critical

Job Title:

MEP Estimator-Mission Critical

Classification:
Exempt

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues in order to minimize risk to the company.
• Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
• Preparing cost estimates and scopes of work for MEP systems from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
• Identify value‑engineered alternatives relating to construction methods, materials, schedule, and design.
• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
• Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
• Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
• Prepare bid package and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
• Develop scopes of work for sub‑trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize Alston Construction’s cost risks.
• Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work.
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
• Organize and lead the transition of the project cost estimate to the Preconstruction/Project Manager.
• Assist the Preconstruction/Project Manager with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with prospective and current clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Additional duties include:

• Advise Preconstruction Manager, Preconstruction Director or VP/GM of any potential projects with existing or new clients.
• Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back‑up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
• Update and maintain subcontractor and design consultant database.
• Participate in applicable corporate meetings and forums.
• Make recommendations for ways to improve business operations (including processes, procedures and best operating practices), looking for ways to increase client satisfaction, improve efficiency and improve profitability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.
• Remain current in all company required safety training and certifications.
• Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others.

Personal

• Understand and work within the accepted ethical standards of the company.
• Proactively support and encourage diversity on projects and team. Visibly support and promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for all.
• Remain current in all company required training and certifications.
• Stay abreast of changes in the industry, best practices, and other industry information.
• Continuously find ways to take on challenges, increase skills and capacity, and improve knowledge and performance.

Education, Experience, And Licensing/Certifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience successfully estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor. Would be beneficial to have 2 to 3 years of experience in specialized MEP estimating.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and familiarity with site conditions and construction phases.
• Design‑build experience on relevant project types.
• Experience in value‑engineering.
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