Senior Cost Estimator

Position Description:

• Seeking a Senior Estimator with expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades. This role reports to both the Program Controls Manager and the Lead Estimator.
• Engage in the development of construction cost estimates for buildings and other structures based on drawings, outlines, and specifications.
• Produce detailed estimates aligned with design intentions, project scope, and building type.
• Assess cost-estimating outputs from consultants to ensure they meet standards for cost control, accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Generate equitable cost estimates for additional contractor proposals.
• Undertake special analyses and draft reports when contractors' bids diverge significantly from the estimated construction costs.
• Execute site visits to collect pertinent information for project estimations.
• Perform material takeoffs and quantity assessments for MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components.
• Review pricing documentation and historical cost data to develop reliable cost estimates and pricing recommendations.
• Analyze quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims to validate estimate accuracy and completeness.
• Gather and evaluate data impacting cost factors such as materials, labor, equipment, and profit margins.
• Draft technical evaluations, cost estimating reports, memos, letters, and present findings to management.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to explore cost-saving measures and value engineering opportunities.
• Fulfill other estimating-related duties as needed.
• Compare and contrast cost estimates with contractor proposals to pinpoint discrepancies.
• Develop detailed work scopes from RFI/RFC responses and estimate costs independently from contractor proposals.
• Thrive in both independent and team settings within a dynamic work environment.
• Utilize Excel for basic calculations.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of recent professional experience in cost estimation for Type I, II, III, and V building constructions as classified by the State building code, including 5 to 7 years focused on MEP estimation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may substitute for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Deep expertise in cost estimating principles, theories, and practices, as well as contract pricing.
• Proficient in various contracting forms including Design Build, Design Bid Build, and Job Order Contracting.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies for buildings and structures.
• Well-versed in local construction labor and material costs.
• Thorough knowledge of MEP systems, construction techniques, and industry norms.
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating change order scopes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates.
• Experience with NECA and MCAA labor productivity standards.
• Proficiency in using RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.