MEP Estimator

MEP Estimator

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it's cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Summary/Primary Role:

This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for geothermal and mechanical construction projects. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, and subsurface data to develop detailed pricing for ground source heat pump systems, piping, drilling coordination, and associated mechanical scopes. The estimator works closely with preconstruction, engineering, and operations teams to support successful project pursuit and execution.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and scopes of work to develop accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors related to mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and piping, in support of geothermal and energy infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate pricing and scope alignment with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors, specialty vendors, and suppliers.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and subcontractor audits as needed. Estimated travel requirement: up to 25%.
• Ideally has strong HVAC, plumbing, or piping backgrounds with the ability to provide support to onboard into geothermal-related work.
• Thorough knowledge of piping, plumbing and mechanical system operations.
• Estimating, budget, cost control, scheduling, and management of multiple bids.
• Solid understanding of wide variety of HVAC equipment and materials.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and RFP/RFQ documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping, heat pumps, mechanical equipment, and related components.
• Analyze historical cost data and market conditions to ensure competitive pricing.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope reviews.
• Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and constructability considerations.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure smooth handoff from estimate to execution.
• Maintain estimating databases, templates, and cost libraries.
• Assist with post-bid reviews and cost variance analysis.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of mechanical estimating experience, preferably in geothermal or HVAC.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, piping, and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in estimating software, CAD drawings and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required up to 75% to work/project sites in the greater Northeast Region (but not limited to) of the United States.
• Lodging & travel reimbursement will be provided for overnight stays.

Work Environment:

• Work site setting.
• Office setting.

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.

• This is a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace:

Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform…