Senior MEP Estimator

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to lead detailed cost estimates for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across preconstruction and design phases. The role requires coordinating with design partners and internal teams to ensure accurate pricing, risk assessment, and value optimization.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in MEP estimating and a relevant Bachelor's degree. DPR emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and delivering complex, sustainable projects across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in MEP estimating, design coordination, or related construction functions.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Leads preparation of detailed cost estimates for MEP systems from concept through design development and construction documents, establishing major assumptions and documentation.
• Reviews drawings and specifications to identify design intent, scope gaps, and cost risks; facilitates scope review meetings and reconciles differences.
• Coordinates with design consultants, trade partners, and internal teams to validate MEP pricing, constructability, and value options; aligns MEP costs with logistics, phasing, and schedule.
• Performs system cost comparisons, energy and lifecycle cost analyses, and alternative solution evaluations.
• Guides and mentors estimators in MEP-specific estimating processes and tools.
• Supports procurement strategies, subcontractor selection and negotiations related to MEP scope, and levels subcontractor bids and recommends scope alignments and preferred vendors.
• Contributes to development of estimating templates, databases, and process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

MEP estimating

Cost analysis

Design coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, construction management

Equivalent experience

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together.

The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Leads the preparation and coordination of detailed MEP estimates for assigned projects, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with design and project goals. Integrates design, constructability, and cost perspectives to optimize mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Serves as a technical resource to project teams and collaborates with preconstruction, design, and operations leaders to support decision-making, value analysis, and risk mitigation throughout the preconstruction phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads preparation of detailed cost estimates for MEP systems from concept through design development and construction documents, and establishes MEP estimating approach, major assumptions, and clarification documentation for those scopes.
• Reviews drawings and specifications to identify design intent, scope gaps, and cost risks, and facilitates scope review meetings with MEP trade partners and reconciles differences in proposals.
• Coordinates with design consultants, trade partners, and internal teams to validate MEP pricing, constructability, and value options, and works closely with the preconstruction team to align MEP costs with logistics, phasing, and schedule assumptions.
• Performs system cost comparisons, energy and lifecycle cost analyses, and alternative solution evaluations.
• Guides and mentors estimators in MEP-specific estimating processes and tools.
• Supports procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and negotiations related to MEP scope, and levels subcontractor bids and recommends scope alignments and preferred vendors.
• Contributes to development of estimating templates, databases, and process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

6-8 years of experience in MEP estimating, design coordination, or related construction functions required.

Certifications and Licenses:

None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .