MEP Estimator

From Concept Drawings and above, ability to "Fill in the Gaps" for missing information from drawings and design documents (Specialty Trades)
Assemble detailed MEP estimates, providing takeoff & unit pricing on multiple projects
Review Drawings for missing information and write RFI's for submittal to Architects & Engineers, by Trade
From Trade Contractors’ proposal, develop bid tab sheets for multiple trades to ensure accurate scope
Develop comprehensive qualifications and assumptions from bid tabs of Trade Contractors
Provide Cost Savings suggestions by Trade (MEP Trades)
Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables
Meet and present to Owners & A/E Team to discuss design & pricing and be able to explain the cost variances and, if required, recommend solutions to bring the project back within budget
Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues
Document Review & RFIs: Provide Completeness Reviews & Constructability of Design Documents (Drawings & Specs.)

Education And Work Experience

Graduate from College/University; 4-Year BS Degree in related field
Minimum of four (4) Years’ previous experience in Preconstruction
Ability to successfully self-manage work assigned with very little direction
Knowledge of Summary level and detailed level pricing, by Trade
Possess analytical skills
Ability to read specifications with clear understanding of subject matter of Trade Specialists
Knowledge of Trade Specific Scope Responsibilities & Unit Pricing of Trade Specialists
Ability to read, interpret & understand plans proficiently: Conceptual Drawings - 100% CDs
Working knowledge of constructability details and ability to recognize cost saving opportunities of Trade Specialist
For Trade Specialty, Ability to direct Engineers (and Architects) with detailed information of alternate systems or constructability
Possess detailed knowledge of Trade Specific Scope without having specific information on Design Documents
Ability to communicate and manage Trade Contractors for Scope-specific Proposals
Ability to communicate internally & externally with Operations, Precon Staff, Trade Contractors & Owners, A/E
Focus on Risk Management regarding qualifications, scope and constructability issues
Communicate with Operations Team regarding site logistics/GR’s/GC’s to be incorporated into estimate
Provide multiple progressive estimates with cost variance reconciliation between deliverables