MEP Estimator

About the role

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group company, is seeking an MEP Estimator to support a project in Poughkeepsie, NY. The MEP Estimator will develop, create, and prepare MEP cost estimates during early project stages and provide updated cost information throughout the pre-construction phase.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings.
• Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned projects.
• Ensure complete review of plans and drawings; identify omitted items and account for them in the estimate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50 – $150 million per year; obtain 3–5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
• Discuss and resolve questions with subcontractors.
• Follow approved estimating practices and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Maintain current information on trends and changes to construction codes.
• Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record, and track estimates.
• Attend client meetings, answer pricing questions, and resolve issues to ensure client satisfaction.
• Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery, and collaborate with teams on specific bids.
• Determine material and labor requirements; prepare itemized lists and compute cost factors.
• Prepare estimates for planning, organizing, scheduling, bid selection, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Conduct special studies to establish standard hour and cost data or identify cost reductions.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Obtain support and commitment to cost estimates.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and formal estimating processes.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated vs. actual costs; recommend improvements to reduce future discrepancies.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering, or architecture.
• 7+ years of experience in estimating, construction engineering, project engineering, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
• Strong electrical focus preferred.
• Preferred experience with data centers, mission critical facilities, or corporate interiors.
• Demonstrates honesty, accountability, and reliability.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off: 2 weeks for non-exempt and three weeks for exempt
• Time Away Benefits
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program