MEP Estimator

Performance Services; Indiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an MEP Estimator to accurately calculate project MEP costs from concept through completed construction documents. You will prepare budgets for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV systems.

The role emphasizes constructability analyses, value engineering, cost control, and vendor/subcontractor pricing, requiring strong communication and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related MEP estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Experience using electronic takeoff and estimating software.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to provide constructability analyses, value engineering, cost control, scope reviews, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors for current pricing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local MEP subcontractors to verify market conditions and labor costs.
• Develop and maintain current subcontractor and material costs within our estimating software.

Skills

MEP estimating experience

Electronic takeoff

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Reading contracts and specs

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Position 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.

Duties, Tasks and 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.

Minimum 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.