MEP Estimator

Performance Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Services is hiring an MEP Estimator based in Indiana to accurately calculate project MEP costs from conceptual design through construction documents. Responsible for constructability analysis and developing supplier relationships, the ideal candidate possesses at least five years of MEP estimating experience and proficiency with estimating software.

The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to read and interpret contract documents and project specifications. Working conditions are primarily at the Indianapolis office.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of MEP estimating experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with electronic takeoff and estimating software.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide constructability analyses and value engineering.
• Develop relationships with suppliers for current pricing.
• Maintain current subcontractor and material costs in estimating software.

Skills

Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection estimating

Proficiency in estimating software

Communication skills

Ability to read contract documents

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software

Job description

Purpose

Founded in 1998, Performance Services (PSI) is a design and construction firm specializing in constructing and renovating education and government facilities utilizing guaranteed energy savings (performance contracts) and the design‑build procurement method. The company is a leading design‑builder for high‑performing learning and working environments, including solar, water, and smart city infrastructure improvements for cities and towns. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the company has regional offices in eleven additional states.

As a member of the estimating team, the MEP Estimator is responsible for accurately calculating project MEP costs by preparing budgets for all Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection/Electrical/Technology/LV System (MEP) items from conceptual design through completed construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to provide constructability analyses, value engineering, cost control, scope reviews, etc.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to provide current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping & sheet metal material, lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and miscellaneous material pricing.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with local Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection /Electrical /Technology/LV System (MEP) subcontractors to verify market conditions and labor issues.
• Develop and maintain current subcontractor and material costs within our estimating software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection /Electrical /Technology/LV System (MEP) estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Experience in using electronic takeoff and estimating software.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities, proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

Working Conditions

Office functions will primarily be performed at PSI’s business office in Indianapolis, IN.