Senior MEP Estimator

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior MEP Estimator to lead estimating and trade partner procurement for vertical MEP projects.

This role focuses on design-assist decisions, accurate quantity take-offs, and comprehensive bid development, located near an McCarthy office area. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in estimating and preconstruction for MEP trades, with strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, and/or minimum 5 years’ experience with estimating, design management and/or field management.
• Experience in Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing) and/or Electrical Preconstruction with an MEP Contractor or General Contractor; cross-trades preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles and practices is required.
• Proven experience estimating mechanical systems and complex electrical/low voltage systems.
• Experience with MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, Bluebeam Studio, Accubid, Revizto and WinEst is preferred.
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities; able to influence internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain status of and review bid documents, submitting bids and estimates in a timely manner.
• Prepare complete, accurate quantity take-offs to build estimates.
• Assist with execution plans and win strategies.
• Prepare thorough, detailed and well-annotated estimates.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals, including bid forms and supporting documentation.
• Subcontractor and vendor solicitation and management during preconstruction.
• Participate in peer bid review and contract review for compliance with bid proposal.
• Follow up with prior bid projects weekly and provide status updates at estimating meetings.
• Assist project managers with questions about the estimate during the project lifecycle.
• Cultivate client relationships and support Business Development in pursuing opportunities.
• Participate in design meetings and provide Design-Assist or Design Build input.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication

Influence others

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

On-Screen Take-Off

Bluebeam Studio

Accubid

Revizto

WinEst

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award winning training programs, a best in class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values:

We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map.

We Are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like A Family: We value human to human connections and help each other succeed.

We Are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen.

Position Summary

The Senior MEP Estimator has the primary responsibility of estimating, design/decision assisting, and trade partner procurement for vertical projects for MEP trade packages.

This position is located in a geographic area where McCarthy has an office. A candidate who does not live in an area with a McCarthy office will need to relocate. If relocation is required, McCarthy offers a generous relocation package.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain status of and review bid documents, submitting bids and estimates in a timely manner
• Prepare complete, accurate quantity take-offs to build estimates
• Assist with execution plans and win strategies
• Prepare a thorough, detailed and well-annotated estimate
• Prepare a thorough, comprehensive proposal, including bid forms and supporting documentation
• Subcontractor & Vendor solicitation and management during preconstruction process
• Participate in peer bid review and contract review for compliance with bid proposal
• Follow-up with prior bid projects on a weekly basis and update status at weekly estimating meeting
• Assist project manager if questions arise throughout the project about the estimate
• Cultivate existing client relationships and work with Business Development in building new relationships and targeting opportunities
• Participate in design meetings, OAC meetings and provide Design-Assist or Design Build input.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, and/or minimum 5 years’ experience with estimating, design management and/or field management.
• Experience in a Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing) and/or Electrical Preconstruction capacity with a MEP Contractor or General Contractor. Preference is experience across all MEP trades.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Proven experience estimating mechanical (including plumbing/process) systems and complex electrical and low voltage systems.
• Experience working with MS Excel, On-Screen Take-Off, Bluebeam Studio, Accubid, Revizto, WinEst preferred
• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to build trust and influence others
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values while maintaining a \"value added\" approach to preconstruction
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with varied audiences
• Ability to perform mechanical quantity take-off based on OPRs, BODs, SLDs, architectural floor plans (sometimes without mechanical drawings)
• Understand main differentiators among various mechanical and electrical systems and solutions

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.