Senior MEP Estimator: Lead Competitive Bids & Value

Overaa Construction; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym and wellness program

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays and paid time off

Professional training and continuousim

Overaa Cares corporate philanthropy

Job summary

Overaa Construction in Richmond, CA is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing estimating for diverse commercial projects. You will develop accurate, competitive estimates and collaborate with preconstruction and project teams to align bids with contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in MEP estimating, strong knowledge of MEP systems, and experience with design-build, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor pricing.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of MEP estimating or preconstruction experience in a commercial construction environment.
• Experience estimating and managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes.
• Strong knowledge of commercial MEP systems, installation methods, constructability, and cost drivers.
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs, scope analysis, subcontractor comparisons, and bid leveling.
• Design-build experience.
• Conceptual estimating experience.
• Ability to provide MEP system and budgetary recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Strong creative problem-solving and value-engineering skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates, priorities, and deadlines concurrently.
• Strong organization, communication, collaboration, and follow-through.
• Four-year university degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful and competitive MEP estimates for projects across a variety of commercial construction markets.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs, scope reviews, and bid analyses.
• Solicit competitive pricing from mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other specialty subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain a broad network of strong subcontractor and trade-partner relationships.
• Provide MEP system, constructability, and budget recommendations to clients and internal project teams.
• Develop conceptual estimates during early design and preconstruction.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, energy-efficient solutions, and creative problem-solving.
• Support design-build projects and collaborate with design teams, consultants, owners, and trade partners.
• Manage multiple estimates and preconstruction assignments simultaneously.
• Meet bid deadlines and complete assignments accurately and on time in a collaborative team environment.
• Partner with project estimators and operations teams to ensure effective turnover of MEP scopes from preconstruction to construction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Follow-through

Problem-solving

Value engineering

Education

Four-year university degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BuildingConnected

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

Overaa Construction in Richmond, CA is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing estimating for diverse commercial projects. You will develop accurate, competitive estimates and collaborate with preconstruction and project teams to align bids with contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in MEP estimating, strong knowledge of MEP systems, and experience with design-build, quantity takeoffs, and subcontractor pricing.