MEP Estimator

HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Dallas, TX seeks a Preconstruction Estimator to lead detailed MEP estimates for multiple projects, deriving takeoffs and unit pricing from drawings and specifications.

You will review drawings, issue RFIs, develop bid tabs, identify cost-saving opportunities by trade, and present design and pricing options to Owners and the A/E team, ensuring constructability and risk management throughout.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in Preconstruction.
• Ability to self-manage work with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of summary and detailed pricing by Trade.
• Ability to read specifications and plans.
• Knowledge of trade-specific scope responsibilities & unit pricing.
• Ability to communicate with Owners, Architects/Engineers, and Trade Contractors.
• Focus on risk management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Assemble detailed MEP estimates with takeoff & unit pricing for multiple projects.
• Review drawings for missing information and write RFIs for submittals to Architects & Engineers.
• Develop bid tabs for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope.
• Provide cost-saving suggestions by trade; reconcile variances between deliverables.
• Communicate with Operations on site logistics, GRs, and GC requirements to be incorporated into estimates.
• Present to Owners & A/E team to discuss design, pricing, and variances; recommend solutions to stay within budget.
• Focus on constructability and risk management throughout the preconstruction process.

Skills

MEP estimation

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

RFI development

Bid tab development

Cost savings

Communication with Owners/A/E

Risk management

Project coordination

Education

BS Degree in related field

Tools

Concept Drawings

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. HTS has a vibrant look and brand promise -- one that reflects our company-wide commitment to ensure the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation and maintenance including our employees, suppliers, customers and end users.

• 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

HTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by laws.