Construction Project Estimator

About the Role

Aegis seeks an experienced project estimator with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) estimating experience to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual will be a member of the onsite cost and change management team and is responsible for reviewing RFIs, owner change directives, and field directives, providing cradle-to-grave ownership of all cost impacts. This includes preparing rough orders of magnitude (ROM) for owner discussion;

tracking, reviewing, and negotiating contractor change order requests; and preparing detailed change orders for owner review and processing of contractor change orders.

• Perform accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail, and coding for CSI division systems for all levels of project change documents.
• Provide information to senior estimators and change managers to develop accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions associated with change order initiating events.
• Develop accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.
• Obtain clarification on change documents from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Perform technical/plan review when required.
• Consider and understand problems, then identify appropriate solutions.
• Accurately assess and plan takeoff workload.
• Be extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g., MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, iSqFt, etc.).

• Bachelor of Science degree in construction management or engineering, and at least 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to use estimating software (like MC2), bid management, online plan rooms, database applications, and the Microsoft Suite.
• Proficient with computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g., MC2, On-Screen Takeoff, Paydirt, iSqFt, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in the majority or all of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and the costs of these systems.

• Mission‑critical/data center experience preferred.
• Local qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) + employer match
• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer-paid
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 10 paid holidays
• Wellness Program
• Squishy rhinos
• Team events

Pay range: 95, USD per year (Dallas, TX)