Senior Estimator (MEP)

Job description

We're seeking experienced construction professionals to help us achieve our mission. If you share our passion for building and want to develop in the construction industry, there's never been a better time to join our team.

The McDonnel Group is a values-driving organization that invests in our team members through generous benefits, competitive compensation and ongoing professional development.

The Senior Estimator role is a great opportunity to work with a talented team in a fun, collaborative environment, working on a diverse mix of Commercial and Industrial projects.

Essential Job Functions

Assist in preconstruction on projects (value engineering, coordination with design team, communication with subs / suppliers)

Maintain Timberline database with accurate, up to date material cost for concrete and carpentry items

Understand entire scope of work for assigned bid projects and inform entire bid team of specific items to account for and items that need to be coordinated

Understand and identify the risks associated with the project

Accurate analysis of building system requirements and functions (skin, code, safety, energy calculations, etc.); Identify and account for on the bid

Accurate scope identification for assigned bid sections

Sub / Supplier contact to ensure adequate number of bids are received

Adherence to bid schedule issued

Identify and communication with design team regarding potential design deficiencies / items missing from bid documents required to complete the estimate

Maintain knowledge of industry trends and pricing

Bid Package Management

Create bid packages within Dodge

Select appropriate subs / suppliers to invite for each bid from the vendor database

Send out initial invitation to bid

Complete Bid Summary sheet

Takeoff all GSF, site fill, concrete and carpentry items on all bids

Estimate amounts for all self-performed items in each bid

Timely completion of bid tab sheets (accurate scope listing, accurate knowledge of bidders / major equipment & material suppliers)

Accurate analysis of bid day quotes prior to numbers being input into estimate

Usable summary of all concrete items for field use on awarded projects

Identify and account for items company will supply outside of subs scopes, etc. Useable summary info to be turned over at estimate turnover meeting for all self-performed items included in the estimate

Maintain Bid History log

Pre-Bid meeting attendance and completion of job walkthrough form

Complete estimate turnover package and conduct turnover meeting

Complete understanding of bid documents

Scope identification for assigned spec sections

Accurate takeoff of assigned items

Bid Preparation and delivery

Attend pre-bid meetings as directed

Ability to create strong customer relations

Ability to give and receive timely feedback

Possess a commitment to excellence

Must be a motivated team player, looking to succeed

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Operationally focused; detailed oriented but able to grasp big picture

Excellent people skills, able to manage, motivate and discipline if necessary

Must possess a strong work ethic and be able to lead by example

Expert knowledge of major building systems and how they function

Possess the following knowledge of codes:

Standard building codes

Local codes

State Fire Marshall requirements

Other authorities having jurisdiction

Possess knowledge of MEP design

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Construction / Project Management, or equivalent required

4+ years general construction experience in the commercial space or the like with a concentration on pre-construction and estimating

Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word and estimating and earthworks software; On-screen Takeoff, Timberline experience preferred

The candidate will have a track record of proven leadership abilities (communication, relationship building, training & development, employment decisions) as well as commercial general construction estimating and pre-construction experience

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen

Must possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record

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Worksite address

metairie, LA, 70011, US

Who can apply

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