Chief M/E/P Estimator-NYC
: Job Details :

Job Title:

Chief M/E/P Estimator

Employment Type:

Full-Time

FSLA:

Salary/Exempt

Division:

Project Services Group

Department:

Estimating

Reports to:

VP of Preconstruction

Supervisory Duties:

Yes

Job Description

Estimate all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection factors for the most complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, and subcontractor relations.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Oversee All M/E/P estimate operations for region of work.

• Oversee performance of direct reports while providing day-to-day guidance and direction.

• Performs all necessary managerial roles such as scheduling, annual/semi-annual reviews.

• Creates and Implements department initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.

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

• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.

• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.

• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.

• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.

• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.

• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.

• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.

• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.

• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.

• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.

• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in MEP Estimating, or equivalent.

• 10+ years of experience as an MEP Commercial Construction Estimator.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficient in Estimating software (Timberline or similar), proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.