MEP Estimator: Precision Costing & Value Engineering

DPR Construction; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on moderately complex projects.

The role coordinates with design and preconstruction teams to evaluate constructability, assess design options, and support overall cost strategy. You will contribute to estimating standards and continuously improve MEP estimating practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in MEP estimating, design-build coordination, or related field.
• Certifications and Licenses: None required.

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 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 guides Senior Preconstruction Engineers on takeoffs and reviews.
• Collaborates with project and estimating teams to ensure MEP estimates align with budgets and strategies.

Skills

MEP estimating

Cost estimation

Bid analysis

Constructability assessment

Education

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

Tools

Estimating tools

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on moderately complex projects.

The role coordinates with design and preconstruction teams to evaluate constructability, assess design options, and support overall cost strategy. You will contribute to estimating standards and continuously improve MEP estimating practices.