Senior MEP Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY The Senior MEP Estimator has the primary responsibility of estimating, design/decision assisting, and trade partner procurement for vertical projects for MEP trade packages.

This position is located in a geographic area where McCarthy has an office. A candidate who does not live in an area with a McCarthy office will need to relocate. If relocation is required, McCarthy offers a generous relocation package.
RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare, maintain status of and review bid documents, submitting bids and estimates in a timely manner

Prepare complete, accurate quantity take-offs to build estimates

Assist with execution plans and win strategies

Prepare a thorough, detailed and well-annotated estimate

Prepare a thorough, comprehensive proposal, including bid forms and supporting documentation

Subcontractor & Vendor solicitation and management during preconstruction process

Participate in peer bid review and contract review for compliance with bid proposal

Follow-up with prior bid projects on a weekly basis and update status at weekly estimating meeting

Assist project manager if questions arise throughout the project about the estimate

Cultivate existing client relationships and work with Business Development in building new relationships and targeting opportunities

Participate in design meetings, OAC meetings and provide Design-Assist or Design Build input.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, and/or minimum 5 years’ experience with estimating, design management and/or field management.

Experience in a Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing) and/or Electrical Preconstruction capacity with a MEP Contractor or General Contractor. Preference is experience across all MEP trades.  In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required

Proven experience estimating mechanical (including plumbing/process) systems and complex electrical and low voltage systems. Experience working with MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, Bluebeam Studio, Accubid, Revizto, Win Est preferred

Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work

Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to build trust and influence others

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a "value added" approach to preconstruction

Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with varied audiences

Ability to perform mechanical quantity take-off based on OPRs, BODs, SLDs, architectural floor plans (sometimes without mechanical drawings)
Understand main differentiators among various mechanical and electrical systems and solutions

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS:
McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

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If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.