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Turner Construction Company · 11 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Estimator - MSG - Data Centers

Ashburn, VA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is a leading firm in the construction industry, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their Advanced Technology Group. This role involves preparing detailed estimates for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection trades on complex projects, while also leading mechanical estimating responsibilities and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Building MaterialConstruction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical estimating responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Market Segment, and Government jobs with MEP package contract value of $25M+

Communicate estimate and scopes of work to stakeholders (e.g., Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners)

Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection items incorporated in scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents. Preliminary design work may be required to complete conceptual estimates

Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated

Establish working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping and sheet metal material, and miscellaneous material pricing

Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trade partners to maintain active list of qualified bidders for projects

Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to project team and stakeholders per the project contract

Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team

Participate in decision making process with Operations and Procurement to determine MEP trade partners to utilize in project pursuits

Lead company-wide or regional MEP strategic initiatives and/or special projects

Contribute subject matter expertise of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection system for project pursuits

Participate in development and implementation of MEP training

Lead integration of MEP Operations staff during MEP PreCon process and serve as resource to guide and consult with staff through to construction. Review general conditions and general requirements items to properly address in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as temporary heating/cooling, including estimating of natural gas consumption during construction

Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimates

Conduct value analysis to define cost efficient alternatives to proposed Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, materials, and equipment

Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, Trade partners, other Turner staff, and Owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection issues related to project preconstruction efforts

Prepare estimates and proposals for contract types (e.g., lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus)

Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client

Participate in project hand-off to Operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to operations

Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems; coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps

Evaluate of trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work and determine scope coverage and manage identified scope gap risks

Assist project staff to evaluate large change orders

Qualification

Mechanical estimatingPlumbing estimatingFire Protection estimatingMicrosoft OfficeProject managementSupervisory experienceVendor relationshipsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, and minimum of 8 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems estimating experience or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

Extensive knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems

Formulate advanced scenarios to address known and unknown scope relative to comprehensive cost analysis for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, based on contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Leverage relationships with vendors, trade partners, and project team members to elevate client service

Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment

Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence

Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications

Preferred

Supervisory experience desired, able to delegate, coordinate work of others, monitor performance, and deliver feedback

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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