MEP Estimator - Michigan, United States - TEC Group, Inc.

Description

Summary:

Our MEP Estimators will be responsible for developing competitive proposals and budgets for existing and new customers in automotive, energy and commercial markets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate
• Prepare detailed MEP scopes of work and backup documentation for review
• Solicit project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness
• Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist Operations with awarded contracts and projects as required. May include estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating resolution of any contractual issues
• Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
• Work with the Proposal Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including all required information (schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, etc.)
• Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts

Required Skills

• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling related systems and have experience working with On Screen Takeoff and/or MC2 type software is preferred
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control
• Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision
• Must be comfortable working in teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities

Required Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, or Construction Management is preferred
• Candidates must have 7+ years estimating experience