Senior MEP Estimator – Pre-Construction & Bids

STO Building Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

STO Building Group in Bala Cynwyd, PA is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to develop and maintain cost estimates for multiple pre-construction projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit bids, and track cost data to support competitive, accurate pricing.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA in construction-related field and 5+ years in estimating within general contracting, with strong Excel skills and proficiency in cost data analysis.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in construction, management, engineering or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in Estimating, Construction Engineer/Project Engineer, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
• Open to considering individuals coming from field operations into the preconstruction division.
• Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills.
• Earns and maintains trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability and reliability.
• Healthcare project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings.
• Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned projects.
• Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings.
• Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships. Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50 - $150 million per year.
• Obtain 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
• Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor.
• Follow approved estimating practices.
• Ensure most complete estimates and that financial objectives are met.
• Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes.
• Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates.
• Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaborate with teams on specific bids.
• Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Skills

MEP Estimating

Cost estimation

Bid analysis

Education

BS or BA in construction/engineering/architecture

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Job description

STO Building Group in Bala Cynwyd, PA is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to develop and maintain cost estimates for multiple pre-construction projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, solicit bids, and track cost data to support competitive, accurate pricing.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA in construction-related field and 5+ years in estimating within general contracting, with strong Excel skills and proficiency in cost data analysis.