MEP Estimator

Moss; Allen, Northern (TX, KY); Híbrido; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Moss is seeking a full-time, exempt PRECONSTRUCTION MEP SPECIALIST in ALLEN, TX. You will interface with the Project Preconstruction Chief to complete comprehensive budgets and GMP for MEP trades and lead design-build efforts from concept through final contract award.

Ideal candidates have a BS degree in a related field and at least four years of preconstruction experience, with strong takeoff, cost-savings, and RFI skills.

Formación

• BS degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum four years of experience in Preconstruction.
• Ability to self-manage with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of pricing by trade and unit costs.
• Ability to interpret plans and specs with constructability focus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage multiple projects with estimating responsibilities and deadlines.
• Lead design-build projects from concept to final contract award.
• Perform quantity surveys and takeoffs using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam.
• Develop bid tabs and cost quotes for multiple trades.
• Prepare RFIs and ensure submittals are complete with Architects/Engineers.
• Present cost variances and mitigation options to Owners and A/E team.

Conocimientos

Quantity takeoff

RFI writing

Bid tabulation

Cost savings

Risk management

Project coordination

Communication

Educación

BS in related field

Herramientas

Bluebeam

Takeoff software

Descripción del empleo

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

This full-time position will interface with the Project Preconstruction Chief to complete comprehensive budgets and GMP for MEP trades.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As “MEP SPECIALIST ", manage assigned multiple projects meeting estimating responsibilities & deadlines
• Under the supervision of the Preconstruction Chief, successfully Manage a Design Build Project from Concept to Final Contract Award
• Perform accurate quantity survey of materials, Skin Study & GSF using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam
• From Concept Drawings and above, ability to "Fill in the Gaps" for missing information from drawings and design documents (Specialty Trades)
• Assemble detailed MEP estimates, providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects
• Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI's for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade
• From Trade Contractors’ proposal, develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope
• Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors
• Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade (MEP Trades)
• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables
• Meet and present to Owners & A/E Team to discuss design & pricing and be able to explain the cost variances and, if required, recommend solutions to bring the project back within budget
• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues
• Document Review & RFIs: Provide Completeness Reviews & Constructability of Design Documents (Drawings & Specs.)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field
• Minimum of four (4) Years’ previous experience in Preconstruction
• Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction
• Knowledge of Summary level and detailed level pricing, by Trade
• Possess analytical skills
• Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists
• Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing of Trade Specialists
• Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently: Conceptual Drawings - 100% CDs
• Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Trade Specialist
• For Trade Specialty, Ability to direct Engineers (and Architects) with detailed information of alternate systems or constructability
• Possess detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents
• Ability to communicate and manage Trade Contractors for Scope-specific Proposals
• Ability to communicate internally & externally with Operations, Precon Staff, Trade Contractors & Owners, A/E
• Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues
• Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
• Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables

JOB TITLE: PRECONSTRUCTION MEP SPECIALIST

JOB LOCATION: ALLEN, TX

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PRECONSTRUCTION

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.