Project Cost Estimator

MEI Industrial Solutions; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Job Estimator in Morrisville, PA to provide cost estimates, materials, and labor plans for projects. You will work with Project Managers, Sales, and field staff to gather scope details and ensure accurate quotes and job costing.

The role involves field operations in some cases, mid-to-heavy labor, and collaboration across departments to optimize costs and timelines. Proficiency in MS Office and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ estimating experience preferred (construction or job costing experience highly desired).
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and working with a Windows-based computer system.
• Knowledge of industry terminology, tools/equipment, and related software knowledge helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information, schematics, drawings/specifications, and use tools such as calipers, tape measures, load bearing and rating specifiers, and various hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Accurately predict the cost of projects through early involvement with quote requests, understanding project documents, interpretation of job requirements, and knowledge of the scope-of-work needed.
• Utilize existing resources and information available to determine required procedures, methods, and equipment necessary for the safe completion of each project or job.
• Coordinate with estimators, sales, and project personnel to review job & equipment options to determine the best solutions.
• Receive quotes or bids for equipment rentals needed, review vendors and suppliers for availability, and may coordinate delivery of external materials necessary to complete each job.
• Compose project plans that include field-work plans, crane-lift or specialty equipment plans, job hazard analyses, and outlines environmental factors or potential work delays.
• Completes reports, summaries, portal or website updates (if required), and data entry activities to company-specific software and estimating and planning software; submits monthly KPI reports, and timely job cost spreadsheets; prepare purchase orders and necessary paperwork.
• Complete customer prequalification requests, provide written quote estimates and job costing / invoicing reports, and provide reports to customers, as necessary.
• Assist management in decision-making encourages the optimization of costs, labor, and equipment.
• Perform regular and predictable work and perform work during scheduled and/or agreed upon times. Limited, local travel may be necessary.
• Complete all other duties as necessary or assigned.

Skills

Estimating experience

Microsoft Office

Reading technical drawings

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Load bearing specifiers

Hand tools

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Job Estimator in Morrisville, PA to provide cost estimates, materials, and labor plans for projects. You will work with Project Managers, Sales, and field staff to gather scope details and ensure accurate quotes and job costing.

The role involves field operations in some cases, mid-to-heavy labor, and collaboration across departments to optimize costs and timelines. Proficiency in MS Office and strong analytical skills are required.