Sr MEP Estimator

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Projects Management

Location:

Philadelphia, PA, United States;
Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States;
Pittsburgh, PA, United States;
Columbus, OH, United States;
Cleveland, OH, United States;
Toledo, OH, United States;
New York, NY, United States;
Washington, DC, United States;
Jacksonville, FL, United States;
Miami, FL, United States;
Orlando, FL, United States Posted:
Hill International is seeking a Senior MEP Estimator to join our East Coast team

The Senior Estimator will produce accurate quantity take-offs and estimates calibrated to the level of design and specification completeness at each estimating stage—from conceptual/order-of-magnitude through fully detailed construction document estimates.

This role combines hands-on estimating, third-party estimate review, client and senior-management interaction, and the mentorship of junior staff. A core expectation is the judgment to apply the appropriate level of detail, methodology, contingency, and documentation that each design stage warrants.

Qualifications BA/BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.
15+ years in the construction industry, preferably electrical or mechanical, with a minimum of 10 years of mechanical estimating experience required; electrical estimating experience preferred.

A mixture of field and consulting experience preferred.

Strong conceptual estimating skills with limited information, plus the judgment to know what level of detail each design stage warrants.

Experience across schematic, conceptual, DD, and CD estimating phases.

Intermediate to advanced understanding of mechanical systems sufficient to recognize relative costs.

General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems (e.g., CSI Master Format / Uni Format).Proficiency with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, Win Est, or Destini preferred.

Mechanical process piping, clean room, data center, water/wastewater treatment, rail and transit, and/or industrial manufacturing project experience preferred.

Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and Hill staff.

Effective written and verbal communication, leadership, and mentoring capabilities.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Responsibilities Provide electrical and mechanical estimating expertise across a variety of project types and design phases.

Perform quantity take-offs from SD/DD through CD level, applying the appropriate level of detail for the design maturity pare accurate quantification and unit costs for the electrical and mechanical CSI Divisions of assigned projects, with well-organized detail and defensible baseline unit pricing.

Review third-party estimates for adequacy, uniformity, and completeness.

Evaluate and level vendor quotes, bid information, and change orders.

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