MEP Estimator - Mission Critical

STO Building Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to develop and maintain cost estimates for diverse projects in early development stages and throughout Pre-construction. You will review plans, perform quantity take-offs, and manage subcontractor bid processes to meet financial objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration across in-person, remote, and hybrid teams, with focus on accuracy, integrity, and market-driven pricing practices.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in construction, engineering, or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in estimating for general contractor projects.
• Experience with data centers, mission critical, or corporate interiors preferred.
• Demonstrates honesty, reliability and accountability.
• Ability to work with in-person, remote, and hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings and prepare quantity take-offs.
• Develop and maintain an estimating database and cost data.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors and suppliers and analyze bids.
• Prepare itemized cost estimates for planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Attend client meetings and provide pricing advice and solution estimates.

Skills

Estimating experience

MEP estimating

Pre-construction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Destini Estimator

Blue Beam

Assemble

On Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The MEP Estimator will develop, create and prepare MEP cost estimates for a diverse set of projects in the early stages of development and continue to support the project team with updated cost information throughout the Pre-construction phase of the projects.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Review plans and MEP drawings.
• Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned projects.
• Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings.
• Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships. Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50 - $150 million per year.
• Obtain 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
• Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor.
• Follow approved estimating practices.
• Ensure that financial objectives are met.
• Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes.
• Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates.
• Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaborating with teams on specific bids.
• Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• BS or BA required. Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in Estimating, Construction Engineer/Project Engineer, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
• Preferred Experience with Data Center, Mission Critical, Corporate Interiors.
• Earns and maintain trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability and reliability.
• Ability to work with in-person, remote, and hybrid teams
• Preferred working knowledge of Destini Estimator software, Blue Beam, Assemble, On Screen Takeoff and other latest software and technology.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies

Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO Statement

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.