Senior M/E/P Estimator

Employment Type:  Full-Time 

FSLA:  Salary/Exempt 

Division: Estimating 

Department:  Estimating 

Reports to:   Chief Estimator, M/E/P 

Supervisory Duties: Yes 

As a Senior M/E/P Estimator, you will be responsible for estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, and subcontractor relations for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (M/E/P) portion of major projects. 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, exceeding client expectations throughout the duration of the project(s). 

• Build strong relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors to understand their needs and expectations. 

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates. 

• Facilitate effective collaboration among team members. 

• Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders. 

• Participate in business development activities, including presentations and interviews. 

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor to develop project values. 

• Understand the full project scope through document reviews and by engaging with the design team and owner. 

• Prepare value engineering assessments and conduct risk analyses. 

• Draft qualifications and assumptions that accompany estimates. 

• Reconcile current estimates with prior estimates and prepare cost comparisons. 

• Manage the subcontractor solicitation and selection process. 

• Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets. 

• Ensure quality control across all bids and estimates. 

• Develop detailed in-house budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals. 

Key Skills 

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills 

• Highly developed sense of professional ethics 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

• Effective communicator with strong tact and diplomacy 

• Proven ability to improve processes and create operational efficiencies 

• Strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities 

• Excellent multi-tasking and self-prioritization abilities 

Required Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field 

• 8+ years of experience in Estimating or equivalent 

• 5+ years of experience specifically as a Commercial Construction Estimator 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel 

• Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Timberline or similar) 

• Solid understanding of how market conditions influence pricing