Senior Mechanical Estimator - Preconstruction & MEP Bids

BMA Group Global; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BMA Group Global in Miami seeks a seasoned estimator to oversee preconstruction and estimating for mechanical, plumbing and fire protection packages in South Florida and beyond. You will develop bid packages, perform quantity takeoffs, identify subcontractors and prepare budget and GMP inputs.

You will travel occasionally within the US and Caribbean, and may work one day per week from home after onboarding, joining a collaborative team focused on accuracy and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience performing the duties described.
• Proficient Excel, MS Word, Onscreen takeoff or similar, Bluebeam or similar.
• Fluent in English and able to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare bid packages, detailed and comprehensive packages’ scope.
• Identify suitable subcontractors and vendors for all the projects depending on size, complexity and location.
• Maintain a good working relationship with subcontractors and vendors.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs on drawings and prepare in-house estimates.
• Issue RFIs as needed and follow-up with stakeholders.
• Understand and analyze subcontractors and vendors proposals.
• Ensure proposals cover the entire related scope of work and estimate cost of scope gaps.
• Prepare documents for budget or GMP presentation to owners (SoV, bid tabs, qualifications & assumptions).
• Liaise with JV partners, partners, designers as needed.

Skills

Excel

MS Word

Onscreen takeoff

Bluebeam

English fluency

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Onscreen takeoff tool

Bluebeam

Job description

BMA Group Global in Miami seeks a seasoned estimator to oversee preconstruction and estimating for mechanical, plumbing and fire protection packages in South Florida and beyond. You will develop bid packages, perform quantity takeoffs, identify subcontractors and prepare budget and GMP inputs.

You will travel occasionally within the US and Caribbean, and may work one day per week from home after onboarding, joining a collaborative team focused on accuracy and value engineering.