MEP Specialist

Moss; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is seeking an MEP Specialist in Allen, TX to support preconstruction efforts on design-build projects. This full-time exempt role interfaces with the Preconstruction Chief to prepare comprehensive budgets and GMPs for specialty trades.

The candidate will lead quantity takeoffs, assemble detailed estimates, and communicate with Owners, A/E teams, and trade contractors to maintain project alignment with budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate from College/University with a 4-year BS degree in a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Preconstruction.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings with constructability awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and GMP for specialty trades within multiple projects.
• Perform accurate quantity surveys and takeoffs using design documents.
• Develop bid tabs, unit prices, and cost-saving opportunities for trades.
• Review drawings for missing information and issue RFIs to architects/engineers.
• Present cost variances to Owners and A/E teams and recommend solutions.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating

Design-build coordination

Education

BS degree in related field

Job description

## MEP SpecialistApply: DALLAS, TX: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R-2980**COMPANY OVERVIEW**Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.**POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT** This full-time position will interface with the Project Preconstruction Chief to complete comprehensive budgets and GMP for specialty trades.**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * As “TRADE SPECIALIST \", manage assigned multiple projects meeting estimating responsibilities & deadlines* Under the supervision of the Preconstruction Chief, successfully Manage a Design Build Project from Concept to Final Contract Award* Perform accurate quantity survey of materials, Skin Study & GSF using On Screen Take Off/Bluebeam* From Concept Drawings and above, ability to \"Fill in the Gaps\" for missing information from drawings and design documents (Specialty Trades)* Assemble detailed estimates (Specialty Trades), providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects* Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI's for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade* From Trade Contractors’ proposal, develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope* Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors* Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade (Specialty Trades)* Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate* Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables* Meet and present to Owners & A/E Team to discuss design & pricing and be able to explain the cost variances and, if required, recommend solutions to bring the project back within budget* Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues* Document Review & RFIs: Provide Completeness Reviews & Constructability of Design Documents (Drawings & Specs.)**EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE*** Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field* Minimum of Seven (7) Years’ previous experience in Preconstruction* Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction* Knowledge of Summary level and detailed level pricing, by Trade* Possess analytical skills* Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists* Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing of Trade Specialists* Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently: Conceptual Drawings - 100% CDs* Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Trade Specialist* For Trade Specialty, Ability to direct Engineers (and Architects) with detailed information of alternate systems or constructability* Possess detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents* Ability to communicate and manage Trade Contractors for Scope-specific Proposals* Ability to communicate internally & externally with Operations, Precon Staff, Trade Contractors & Owners, A/E* Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues* Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate* Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables**JOB TITLE: MEP SPECIALIST****JOB LOCATION: ALLEN, TX****CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED****REPORTS TO:** **VP OF PRECONSTRUCTION**