What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Estimator position at Wohlsen?
Role : MEP Estimator
Reports to : Estimating Manager or VP of Preconstruction & Estimating
About Your Opportunity :
As an MEP Estimator, you will mentally build the project, pull the necessary components together and establish, in an accurate manner, the anticipated cost of a project.
Must have an advanced understanding of building construction types including, fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and electrical trades with a basic understanding of the other building and sitework trades. Must have knowledge and understand construction management, architecture, and engineering.
The MEP Estimator must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, construction knowledge and organizational skills. This position is also expected to focus on their training and development to expand their estimating skills.
How You’ll Contribute :
- You will support the execution of the strategies to win Bid Pursuits and in the development of complete Preconstruction Estimates.
o Work with the Estimating and Preconstruction Team in executing the Win Strategy
o Review of the bid / contract documents to determine risks and advantages
o Participate in pursuit meetings to ensure coverage from subcontractors, completeness of scope and adherence to the Win Strategy
o Quantity Survey / Detailed Take-offs,
o Development of Scopes of Work,
o Preparation of Bids and Proposals.
o Work with the Bid Captain or Preconstruction Manager to assist in the development & pricing of these items.
o Identify and document all attendees including subcontractors and competition
o Take notes and share with estimating team
o Take photos, including 360 photos, and publish to the file and estimating team
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estimating projects.
Physical Requirements :
In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7 hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours.
Employee must be able to lift / carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and / or work at heights above 6 feet.
It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.
