Traveling MEP Estimator - Commercial Disaster Restoration

Position Overview

The Commercial MEP Estimator plays a critical role at Kustom, involved in accurately assessing and estimating costs for restoration work related to damage from water, fire, mold, or other disasters in commercial buildings. This role leverages expertise in complex building systems and related infrastructure to develop precise bids that support rapid response and recovery for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and required deliverables for commercial restoration projects involving complex building systems.
• Prepare detailed estimates, including labor, material, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions.
• Develop conceptual and design/build budgets based on limited information, using engineering judgment and experience in restoration contexts.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for ductwork, piping, equipment selections, plumbing fixtures, and related systems impacted by damage.
• Analyze systems for constructability, potential value engineering options, and cost savings opportunities in restoration scenarios.
• Cook up with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing and evaluate proposals for restoration-specific needs.
• Generate final estimate packages, including clarifications, assumptions, alternates, and scope narratives tailored to commercial restoration work.
• Work closely with project managers, field supervisors, and engineering partners during preconstruction to align restoration strategies.
• Support business development and sales by providing early-stage pricing, system options, and budget guidance for potential restoration contracts.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients, engineers, and general contractors to discuss restoration estimates and scopes.
• Participate in project handoff meetings with operations teams to ensure seamless transition from estimate to execution.
• Aid in system design decisions, equipment selections, and value-engineering options during procurement and early project setup.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial estimating experience, preferably in restoration or contracting.
• Demonstrated experience with conceptual and design/build estimating for complex building systems.
• Experience with large-scale mechanical systems in a commercial setting.
• Ability to travel up to 50% required.
• Leadership experience or desire to grow into a management role, including mentoring junior estimators.