MEP Estimator / Project Coordinator (DOT)

Centralmechanical; Idaho; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

EMCOR Government Services seeks an experienced MEP Estimator/Project Coordinator to support its DOT Headquarters contract in Washington, D.C. The role requires planning, estimating, and coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across complex facilities.

Responsibilities include developing bid packages, reading drawings, managing subcontractors, and presenting estimates to senior leadership while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years in MEP planning and estimating for large facilities.
• Proficiency with RS Means or equivalent cost estimating software.
• Excellent communication and ability to interact with multiple levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scope of work and detailed cost estimates for construction or repair projects.
• Read and interpret as-built drawings, plans, and submittals.
• Direct subcontractors and track project progress for DOT facilities.
• Prepare proposals and present estimates to management and client representatives.
• Maintain asset information in Maximo and coordinate with procurement.

Skills

MEP planning

Estimating

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Presentation skills

Education

Associates or higher in engineering/related field

Tools

RS Means

AutoCAD

Maximo

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

About Us

When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.

Job Summary

EMCOR Government Services is seeking a talented MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Estimator/Project Coordinator to support our facilities maintenance and operations support services contract at the Department of Transportation Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This position requires technical, organizational, supervisory, and communication skills plus the understanding of numerous mechanical and structural systems (High-pressure steam boilers, chillers, central plants, HVAC, electrical, fire systems, plumbing, structural, carpentry, etc.).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

MEP Planning and Estimating

• Prepares the scope of work for various types of construction or repair projects.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates using RS Means or an equivalent cost estimating software. Must be able to articulate and justify cost and technical methodologies.
• Develop selection/options for most economical systems/approach to be utilized in preparation of bid packages.
• Solicits competitive bids, hosts site walks, and prepares estimates that are formally submitted to EMCOR senior leadership and the client representative for approval.
• Provides thoughtful, itemized, and detailed estimate/technical proposal for client evaluation.
• Formally presents estimates and other project deliverables to management and other project stakeholders.
• Prepares equipment and material submittals for client approval as specified.
• Plan, estimate, and schedule all types of work requests including complex electrical, mechanical, control systems, and structural work.
• Performs cost comparisons for repair vs. replacement and in-house vs. outsource.
• Prepare complete plans (e.g., existing and proposed) and method of execution for all project work requests.
• Ability to read and understand as-builts, architectural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s submittals and literature.
• Performs quality assurance on subcontractor performance, ensures compliance and acceptable services were performed, prepares invoices upon completion of all projects to ensure timely accounts receivable receipts.
• Prepares a punch list and quality assurance inspection at the completion of all projects and ensures that all work is completed as per specifications and in a professional manner.
• Prepares and submits Request for Information (RFI) to the client as necessary.
• Attends and presents at government meetings.

Project Management

• Collaborates with site/EGS HQ procurement and contracting departments for competitive bids, site walks, submittal packages, awards, etc.
• Directs subcontractors, monitors and reports project progress/status updates to senior management and DOT facilities’ staff.
• Receives submittals, maintains DOT technical reference library.
• Collaborates with site/HQ for asset intake and management. Responsible for project’s new/replacement assets and information (i.e., warranty, S/N, job plans, specifications, etc.) is accurate in Maximo (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Creates presentations/spreadsheets to manage, track and brief progress to senior program management and DOT senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in MEP planning and estimating structural, electrical, and mechanical projects in a large facility or multiple facilities with highly complex mechanical, electrical, and structural requirements.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of project management experience or an acceptable combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
• Associates or higher degree in engineering, project management or equivalent field is highly desired or an acceptable combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
• Must be skilled in using RS Means cost estimating software or other “equal” cost estimating software that is widely recognized within the facilities maintenance and construction industries.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other “equal” software experience is highly desired.
• Must have excellent communication and listening skills and the ability to communicate with various levels within the organization.
• Must demonstrate an extremely high level of attention to detail and the ability to take initiative and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Must possess the ability to work under the pressure of multiple deadlines, managing and coordinating multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet highly desired.
• Formal presentation/briefing skills are required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; talks or hear and test or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $70,0000 - $90,000

Other Compensation: none

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.