Chief M/E/P Estimator-NYC

Job Title: Chief M/E/P Estimator

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Project Services Group

Department: Estimating

Reports to: VP of Preconstruction

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Job Description

Estimate all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection factors for the most complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, and subcontractor relations.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Oversee All M/E/P estimate operations for region of work.
• Oversee performance of direct reports while providing day-to-day guidance and direction.
• Performs all necessary managerial roles such as scheduling, annual/semi-annual reviews.
• Creates and Implements department initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in MEP Estimating, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience as an MEP Commercial Construction Estimator.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Estimating software (Timberline or similar), proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.