Estimator MEP Construction Data Center

Job Description

This opportunity is with a leader of construction services for large scale facilities construction projects. This firm provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client's critical facilities. They build these critical facilities nationwide and are aimed at adding value and strength to their clients by providing expertise in current pricing and economic trends, while utilizing the most up to date means and methods in the construction and design industries.

MEP Construction Estimator - Data Centers Ashburn, VA

Responsibilities:

Prepare and review Price and Cost Proposals / Specifications, drawings or customer requests to determine equipment requirements.

Prepare and review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope

Prepare price work up sheets to accurately determine costs and profits

Review the labor rates to ensure accordance to the contract specifications and check labor productivity to ensure hours allotted are appropriate to minimize working restrictions, overtime, etc.

Prepare and review the material pricing and validate against other pricing references, acquire material quotes when possible

Prepare and review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references

Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark-up caps are not exceeded

Assist with the Preparation of Sales Proposals

Assist in sales strategy for proposals

Interface with Project Managers regarding project requirements

Will participate in the negotiation meeting with subcontractors

Develop cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers

Prepare and review material take-offs from contract documents and drawings

Prepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketches

Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates

Qualifications:

Experience with Construction Services for Large Buildings / Facilities a Must

Electrical / Mechanical Systems background

Excellent customer service skills

Capable of Multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.

MS Office Skills to include: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Construction

5-10 years of experience in performing Cost Estimates, Reviewing Contractor's Price and Cost Proposals for major engineering and construction projects

Heavy Construction Projects experience is preferred

Experience with Construction Estimation Software (Timberline, CMIC, etc)

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate