Senior MEP Estimator — Preconstruction & Bid Strategy

DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to support preconstruction, bidding, and cost planning for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection systems in New York City and surrounding areas.

You will prepare estimates from conceptual design through GMP and hard-bid phases, review drawings and specs, coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and manage multiple estimates to help win competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of MEP estimating experience, preferably within commercial construction.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, conceptual budgets, GMP estimates, and hard-bid pricing.
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Excel, or comparable estimating software.
• Knowledge of New York construction pricing, labor conditions, and subcontractor markets is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop conceptual budgets, GMP estimates, lump-sum bids, and change-order pricing.
• Review MEP drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and bid documents to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Identify scope gaps, trade overlaps, cost risks, and constructability concerns.
• Solicit, review, and compare subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Research current labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop value-engineering and cost-reduction recommendations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and site visits.
• Manage multiple estimates and assignments simultaneously.

Skills

Estimating

Reading MEP drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DACK Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to support preconstruction, bidding, and cost planning for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-protection systems in New York City and surrounding areas.

You will prepare estimates from conceptual design through GMP and hard-bid phases, review drawings and specs, coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and manage multiple estimates to help win competitive bids.