MEP Estimator

About Shiel Sexton: 

At Shiel Sexton We Build For People Who Expect More. 

Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management, and Quality Assurance.  We have a passion for creating a great building experience that pushes us to an exceptional standard each day. 

As a 100% employee-owned company, we understand that delivering exceptional results for our clients is a team effort driven by passionate people who are proud of the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment with wide-ranging experience, knowledge, and strengths to promote collaborative teamwork where your voice will be heard. A company is only as great as its employees, and we believe our team is the greatest. 

 Mechanical Estimator at Shiel Sexton

The Mechanical Estimator at Shiel Sexton will prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection trades. The Mechanical Estimator reports to the Director of MEP Systems.

 Role Expectations and Competencies

• Demonstrates the ability to make informed and timely decisions based on available knowledge and changing conditions.
• Ability to use computers efficiently and effectively to complete tasks.
• Achieves positive results by embracing the individual strengths and skills of a team.
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities and outline necessary steps to achieve predefined goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately assess complex problems and propose courses of action that further the objectives of Shiel Sexton.
• Ability to meet a high standard of productivity by adapting to changing circumstances.
• Communicate estimating details and scopes of work to the Shiel Sexton staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for all Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection items incorporated in the scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates.
• May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and/or Interns.
• Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping & sheet metal material, and miscellaneous material pricing.
• Familiarity with ISQFT 
• Develop working relationships with local Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection sub-contractors to build and maintain a list of qualified bidders for all projects.
• Prepare cost analysis of estimate and participate in cost review meetings with colleagues and the design team.
• Work with operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure that the general conditions include items such as temporary heating/cooling and natural gas consumption during construction.
• Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, other Shiel Sexton staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection issues related to the project preconstruction efforts.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for all contract types including lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.
• Gather and analyze Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Systems bid data for all projects using Shiel Sexton Bid Tab breakdown sheets. Maintain historical cost database of the data.
• Participate in project hand-off to operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to operations.
• Prepare scope descriptions for the bidding/procurement of Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection systems; coordinating with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
• Develop value engineering options by defining alternatives in place of proposed base bid Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection scope items that are more cost-efficient.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team per the project contract.
• Analyze existing site conditions and all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine the required scope that is not specifically indicated.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus a minimum of five years related Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection estimating experience or an equivalent combination of vocational education, training and/or experience, Knowledge of OSHA, Contractual background, and understanding of labor/craft jurisdictions.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

At Shiel Sexton, we offer: 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Dependent Care, Medical Savings Account, and Health Savings account with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan; as a team, we win together
• Traditional and Roth 401k 
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Four company-sponsored events a year
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability.
•  Fitness Membership Reimbursement
• Annual 40% off boot vouchers.
• ½ price Indianapolis Zoo and Children’s Museum memberships
• Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Many additional voluntary benefits

Working Conditions  

Personnel Management |40 Hours/week |Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status |Working construction environment |Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting |Moderate Safety Risk |Deadline Requirements |Delivery of accurate and completed project 

Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position. 

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies: Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Shiel Sexton or any employee of Shiel Sexton. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Shiel Sexton by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Shiel Sexton explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.