MEP Estimator: Cost, Constructability & Value

DPR Construction; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

At DPR Construction, the MEP Estimator prepares and manages detailed cost estimates for MEP systems on moderately complex projects. You will apply specialized knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and value.

You will coordinate with design and preconstruction teams to assess constructability and support the overall cost strategy. Responsibilities include taking ownership of MEP scopes, reviewing drawings and addenda, preparing bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in MEP estimating, design-build coordination, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Owns assigned MEP scopes and prepares detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for MEP systems across multiple project phases.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify technical scope requirements and potential conflicts, and prepares bid tabs and scope summaries that document assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for internal and client-facing reviews.
• Performs cost and value analyses to support design development and decision-making.
• Engages with trade partners to obtain, evaluate, and clarify bids and proposals for MEP scope.
• Contributes to constructability and value engineering reviews related to system design and integration.
• Assists in developing and maintaining cost databases and estimating tools for MEP work and provides guidance to Senior Preconstruction Engineers on takeoffs, scope reviews, and MEP estimating practices.
• Collaborates with project and estimating teams to ensure MEP estimates align with overall project budgets and strategies and works with scheduling, operations, and design teams to confirm that logistics, phasing, and sequence assumptions are reflected in MEP pricing.

Skills

MEP estimating

Design-build coordination

Bid tab preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, construction management, or a related field

Job description

At DPR Construction, the MEP Estimator prepares and manages detailed cost estimates for MEP systems on moderately complex projects. You will apply specialized knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and value.

You will coordinate with design and preconstruction teams to assess constructability and support the overall cost strategy. Responsibilities include taking ownership of MEP scopes, reviewing drawings and addenda, preparing bid