Senior MEP Estimator - Preconstruction & Cost Strategy

HTS Engineering - Heat Transfer Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Dallas, TX seeks a Preconstruction Estimator to lead detailed MEP estimates for multiple projects, deriving takeoffs and unit pricing from drawings and specifications.

You will review drawings, issue RFIs, develop bid tabs, identify cost-saving opportunities by trade, and present design and pricing options to Owners and the A/E team, ensuring constructability and risk management throughout.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in Preconstruction.
• Ability to self-manage work with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of summary and detailed pricing by Trade.
• Ability to read specifications and plans.
• Knowledge of trade-specific scope responsibilities & unit pricing.
• Ability to communicate with Owners, Architects/Engineers, and Trade Contractors.
• Focus on risk management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability.

Responsibilities

• Assemble detailed MEP estimates with takeoff & unit pricing for multiple projects.
• Review drawings for missing information and write RFIs for submittals to Architects & Engineers.
• Develop bid tabs for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope.
• Provide cost-saving suggestions by trade; reconcile variances between deliverables.
• Communicate with Operations on site logistics, GRs, and GC requirements to be incorporated into estimates.
• Present to Owners & A/E team to discuss design, pricing, and variances; recommend solutions to stay within budget.
• Focus on constructability and risk management throughout the preconstruction process.

Skills

MEP estimation

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

RFI development

Bid tab development

Cost savings

Communication with Owners/A/E

Risk management

Project coordination

Education

BS Degree in related field

Tools

Concept Drawings

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Dallas, TX seeks a Preconstruction Estimator to lead detailed MEP estimates for multiple projects, deriving takeoffs and unit pricing from drawings and specifications.

You will review drawings, issue RFIs, develop bid tabs, identify cost-saving opportunities by trade, and present design and pricing options to Owners and the A/E team, ensuring constructability and risk management throughout.