MEP Estimator - Commercial Construction

The Hagerman Group; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction seeks a skilled MEP Estimator to manage estimating projects for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades. This role involves analyzing project specifications, preparing detailed cost estimates, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial construction estimating and excellent communication skills. Join a company that values career growth and offers a collaborative culture, making a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Relocation accommodations

Competitive salary and annual incentive

Paid holidays and vacation days

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Summer hours

Employee assistance program

Continuing education and development opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale vertical commercial construction estimating.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project plans and specifications for MEP systems.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Construction Estimating

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Plumbing Systems Knowledge

Quantitative Analysis

Effective Communication

Education

BA/BS/AS in relevant field

Tools

Estimating Software

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Who is Hagerman?

Since 1908, The Hagerman Family has built trust and earned confidence as leaders in diverse markets of the construction industry. We are a construction solution provider.

Job Summary:

The MEP Estimator is responsible for managing assigned construction estimating projects, focusing on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades, ensuring a complete scope of work is documented and analyzed in a timely manner for cost and feasibility analysis. Responsibilities include organizing bid solicitations, conducting quantitative analysis, reviewing schedules, costing, risk, and interpreting project specifications and contract language. The role involves working independently with considerable decision-making latitude and collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders including architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Location:

This position will be at the Hagerman Fishers office. This is not a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review and analyze project plans, specifications, and documents to understand the scope of work and requirements for MEP systems; conduct material take-offs and quantify necessary materials and resources based on drawings and specifications.
2. Analyze labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overhead related to MEP installations; prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software and create organized project estimating files.
3. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, architects, owners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure estimates align with project requirements and schedules; prepare and present cost estimates, proposals, and bid documents.
4. Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, negotiations, and bid strategy sessions to clarify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and assign scopes to trade contractors; review scopes of work with subcontractors and suppliers pre- and post-bid.
5. Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle, tracking changes, revising as needed, and providing cost analysis reports to project teams; attend turnover and close-out meetings to gather historical data and evaluate vendor performance.
6. Assess constructability and logistics with internal and external teams; build schedules based on project durations and sequences to support efficient and profitable bid strategies.
7. Organize and manage bid day activities, including coordinating bid runners, reviewing bid forms, setting up software, and managing communication with the bid team.
8. Identify project-specific permit fees, bonding and insurance requirements, temporary facilities, and overhead costs; create bid advertisements and support publishing of XBE requirements when needed.
9. Prepare job costing reports for tracking actual vs. budgeted quantities and labor; compile scope documentation to support purchase order and subcontract development.
10. Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to support successful and competitive bidding efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in large-scale vertical commercial construction estimating. A BA/BS/AS or other accredited degree may substitute for up to 4 years of experience. Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills are required. Experience with preconstruction estimating is preferred.

Benefits:

• Relocation accommodations
• Competitive salary and annual incentive
• Paid holidays and vacation days
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Summer hours and employee assistance program
• Optional employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Continuing education and development opportunities
• Support for volunteer work
• Career growth opportunities through the Career Pathing Program
• The Hagerman Institute for customized learning and development
• Collaborative company culture
• Employee referral bonus
• Parental leave

Additional Information:

Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Note: This position may involve work on a school project in Indiana. Certain convictions or offenses may disqualify candidates per Indiana law.

Hagerman is an equal opportunity employer.