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CMTA, Inc. · 1 day ago

Estimator

Media, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

CMTA, a Legence Company, is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S. seeking an Estimator to support their design-bid-build, design-build, and performance contracting teams. The role involves developing accurate and timely estimates for various construction projects, collaborating with internal teams and clients to ensure project success.

Industrial Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, retrofit, energy, and facility improvement projects

Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, detailers, and vendors to support proposal and project development

Manage expectations through clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and clients

Use estimating software such as On Screen Takeoff or similar tools to perform project takeoffs

Ensure accuracy of estimating spreadsheets, including verification of prevailing wage labor hours, labor rates, internal cost allocations, material pricing, and subcontractor services

Attend job walks, bid reviews, and project meetings as required

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations

Qualification

Estimating softwareConstruction industry knowledgeCSI standards knowledgeMicrosoft SuiteMEP systems experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationWriting skillsActive listening

Required

Experience in the construction or GMEP (general trades (i.e. civil, architectural, and structural), mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems industry

Experience estimating medium to large projects

Knowledge of CSI standards and general MEP systems

Experience using estimating software such as On-Screen Take-off, Bluebeam, and other estimating software

Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Strong communication skills to effectively define scope, requirements, and expectations

Ability to consolidate all internal and external costs associated with small and large scale projects

Capable of preparing detailed estimate packages and backup documentation for review

Ability to write scope and clarification letters for estimates

Collaborative, team-oriented, and able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

Ability to recommend value engineering options based on drawing reviews

Ability to prepare estimates at conceptual phase through construction drawing phase

Knowledge of the construction industry and building systems

2–5 years of field or estimating experience in the Construction Management, MEP or HVAC industry

Basic knowledge of HVAC and energy codes

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Familiarity with Bluebeam and Adobe PDF

Basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit for drawing/model navigation

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.

Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.

Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. •(For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.) •Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.