Senior M/E/P Estimator

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Estimating

Department: Estimating

Reports to: Chief Estimator, M/E/P

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Salary Range: $190,000 - $230,000

As a Senior M/E/P Estimator, you will be responsible for estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, and subcontractor relations for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (M/E/P) portion of major projects.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, exceeding client expectations throughout the duration of the project(s).

Build strong relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors to understand their needs and expectations.

Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates.

Facilitate effective collaboration among team members.

Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders.

Participate in business development activities, including presentations and interviews.

Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor to develop project values.

Understand the full project scope through document reviews and by engaging with the design team and owner.

Prepare value engineering assessments and conduct risk analyses.

Draft qualifications and assumptions that accompany estimates.

Reconcile current estimates with prior estimates and prepare cost comparisons.

Manage the subcontractor solicitation and selection process.

Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets.

Ensure quality control across all bids and estimates.

Develop detailed in-house budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.

Key Skills

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Highly developed sense of professional ethics

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Effective communicator with strong tact and diplomacy

Proven ability to improve processes and create operational efficiencies

Strong initiative and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent multi-tasking and self-prioritization abilities

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

8+ years of experience in Estimating or equivalent

5+ years of experience specifically as a Commercial Construction Estimator

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Timberline or similar)

Solid understanding of how market conditions influence pricing