Senior MEP Estimator — Bid Strategy & Cost Analysis

The Hagerman Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Paid holidays

Vacation / PTO

401k with match

Health insurance

Education opportunities

Career growth

Volunteer support

Job summary

The Hagerman Group is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to manage assigned estimating projects focusing on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades for large-scale vertical commercial construction in Indianapolis area. You will organize bid solicitations, perform quantitative analyses, and prepare detailed cost estimates for feasibility and cost control.

Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers; pre-bid

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of work experience in large-scale vertical commercial construction estimating.
• BA/BS/AS or other accredited degree may substitute for up to 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes project plans, specifications, and documents to understand the scope of work and requirements for MEP systems; conducts material take-offs and quantifies necessary materials and resources based on drawings and specifications.
• Analyses labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overhead related to MEP installations; prepares detailed cost estimates using estimating software and creates organized project estimating files for reference.
• Collaborates with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, architects, owners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure estimates align with project requirements and schedules; prepares and presents cost estimates, proposals, and bid documents.
• Participates in pre-bid meetings, site visits, negotiations, and bid strategy sessions to clarify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and assign scopes to trade contractors; reviews scopes of work with subcontractors and suppliers pre- and post-bid.
• Monitors and updates estimates throughout the project lifecycle, tracking changes, revising as needed, and providing cost analysis reports to project teams; attends turnover and close-out meetings to gather historical data and evaluate vendor performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/AS) or equivalent

Job description

The Hagerman Group is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to manage assigned estimating projects focusing on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades for large-scale vertical commercial construction in Indianapolis area. You will organize bid solicitations, perform quantitative analyses, and prepare detailed cost estimates for feasibility and cost control.

Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers; pre-bid