Senior Estimator (MEP)

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

1. Complete conceptual estimates
2. Assist in preconstruction on projects (value engineering, coordination with design team, communication with subs / suppliers)
3. Maintain Timberline database with accurate, up to date material cost for concrete and carpentry items
4. 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
5. Understand and identify the risks associated with the project
6. Accurate analysis of building system requirements and functions (skin, code, safety, energy calculations, etc.); Identify and account for on the bid
7. Accurate scope identification for assigned bid sections
8. Sub / Supplier contact to ensure adequate number of bids are received
9. Adherence to bid schedule issued
10. Identify and communication with design team regarding potential design deficiencies / items missing from bid documents required to complete the estimate
11. Maintain knowledge of industry trends and pricing
12. Bid Package Management
13. Create bid packages within Dodge
14. Assign appropriate spec sections
15. Complete project description
16. Select appropriate subs / suppliers to invite for each bid from the vendor database
17. Send out initial invitation to bid
18. Complete Bid Summary sheet
19. Takeoff all GSF, site fill, concrete and carpentry items on all bids
20. Estimate amounts for all self-performed items in each bid
21. Timely completion of bid tab sheets (accurate scope listing, accurate knowledge of bidders / major equipment & material suppliers)
22. Accurate analysis of bid day quotes prior to numbers being input into estimate
23. Usable summary of all concrete items for field use on awarded projects
24. 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
25. Maintain Bid History log
26. Pre-Bid meeting attendance and completion of job walkthrough form
27. Complete estimate turnover package and conduct turnover meeting
28. Complete understanding of bid documents
29. Scope identification for assigned spec sections
30. Accurate takeoff of assigned items
31. Bid Preparation and delivery
32. Attend pre-bid meetings as directed

Competencies

• 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