MEP Estimator - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a focused MEP Estimator to prepare accurate estimates for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes on diverse construction projects. You will review drawings, develop cost estimates, and solicit subcontractor pricing while coordinating with estimating, preconstruction, operations, and project teams.

You will help identify scope gaps, support value engineering, and ensure bids reflect project requirements and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent MEP estimating or construction experience considered.
• Experience estimating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection scopes for commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, materials, equipment, and subcontractor scopes.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing detailed construction cost estimates.
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor proposals and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and pricing discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review MEP/FP drawings, specifications, bid documents, and addenda to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and related building systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Solicit pricing from qualified MEP subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Review and level subcontractor proposals to confirm scope coverage, identify exclusions, and evaluate pricing.
• Develop and maintain MEP bid tabs and scope comparisons.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, constructability concerns, and potential coordination issues between trades.
• Prepare subcontractor scopes of work and Exhibit B documentation as required.
• Evaluate alternate systems, value-engineering opportunities, and cost-saving options.
• Review equipment requirements and identify long-lead or specialty items that may impact cost or schedule.
• Coordinate with the estimating and preconstruction teams to incorporate MEP pricing into overall project estimates.
• Participate in subcontractor interviews, scope reviews, and pre-award meetings.
• Assist with estimating project changes and MEP-related change-order pricing when needed.
• Maintain current subcontractor and vendor relationships and assist with expanding the company's MEP bidding network.
• Support project turnover by clearly communicating estimate assumptions, scope, pricing, and subcontractor information to the project management team.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal komunik

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Construction estimating software

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a focused MEP Estimator to prepare accurate estimates for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes on diverse construction projects. You will review drawings, develop cost estimates, and solicit subcontractor pricing while coordinating with estimating, preconstruction, operations, and project teams.

You will help identify scope gaps, support value engineering, and ensure bids reflect project requirements and schedules.