Planner Estimator - Raleigh, NC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Planner Estimator to lead the planning and estimation of highly complex structural, electrical, and mechanical commercial projects. You will report to the Task Order Manager and assist the Service Manager as needed.

Responsibilities include data gathering for bid proposals, take-offs, pricing with subcontractors, and ensuring plans meet project requirements. Strong BIM, RS-Means, and Accubid familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and estimating large, complex mechanical, electrical, and structural projects.
• Proficiency with cost estimation tools and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of plans, specs, and price data.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and prepare bid and design/build estimates.
• Perform take-offs from drawings and price change orders.
• Interpret plans and specs to select materials and cost drivers.
• Maintain pricing data from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Bid/proposal coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management

Associate degree in related field with substantial experience

High school diploma or GED with extensive relevant experience

Tools

RS-Means

Accubid

BIM

Job description

Overview

Disclaimer: This requisition is part of a Pre-Award requirement intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for a position that may be awarded to M.C. Dean. We will conduct interviews and may issue contingent offers of employment based on qualifications and suitability. Please note that formal offers will only be extended once the contract is officially awarded, at which time final candidates will be reviewed and selected.

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Responsibilities

The Planner Estimator is responsible for planning and estimating highly complex structural, electrical, and mechanical commercial level projects. The y will report to the Task Order Manager (TOM) and assist the Service Manager on an as needed basis.

• Gathering data and assisting in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Performing take-offs from drawings and pricing change orders
• Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Understanding and applying cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from supplies and contractors.
• Preparing bid packages and obtaining pricing from subcontractors and vendors
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment, materials and specifications
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum,
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of plans, blueprints, and drawings.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work
• Generating high quality work
• Working well with others to reach a common goal.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management with 5+ years of experience
• Associate degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience
• High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of relevant experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning and estimating structural, electrical and mechanical projects in a large or multiple facility with highly complex mechanical, electrical and structural requirements, and Project Management experience.
• Must be competent in the use of RS-Means.
• Working knowledge of Accubid a plus.
• Working knowledge of BIM a plus.

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.