SPECTRAFORCE

Description

MEP Estimator

Location: Duluth, GA or Sandy Springs, GA (5 days onsite)

Type: Direct Hire

Overview

Mission Critical team is seeking an MEP Estimator to support mission critical operations. This role develops and prepares MEP cost estimates for projects in early stages of development and supports the team throughout the preconstruction phase. The candidate will manage several projects simultaneously, typically ranging from $50M-$150M.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings
• Prepare quantity take-offs
• Conduct thorough review of plans to identify missing items
• Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships
• Solicit subcontractor bids and gather 3-5 bids per trade
• Analyze bids for conformance to specifications, pricing, material quality, insurance, and wage requirements
• Communicate with subcontractors to resolve questions
• Follow approved estimating practices and ensure financial objectives are met
• Maintain knowledge of construction codes and industry changes
• Utilize estimating software to calculate, record, and track estimates
• Attend client meetings and address questions related to pricing and estimates
• Support change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery, and collaboration on bids
• Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
• Prepare estimates for planning, scheduling, bidding, and vendor selection
• Conduct cost studies to identify cost reduction opportunities
• Maintain and organize a centralized cost estimating database
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated vs. actual costs and recommend improvements

Qualifications

• BS or BA required (Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Estimating, Construction Engineering/Project Engineering, or related roles
• Open to candidates transitioning from field operations into preconstruction
• Strong computer skills (Excel, MS Office)
• Strong budgeting, purchasing, and organizational skills

Demonstrates honesty, accountability, and reliability

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE(R) is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA(R), which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at : http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodation.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.