What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Estimator position at PC Construction Company Career Center?
All PC construction projects begin with the work of our qualified estimators. From helping us win competitive bid work to performing high quality preconstruction CM at-risk and Design-Build projects, project success starts here.
This estimating role is at the Project Estimator level and is responsible for the compilation of the mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical estimating components for our buildings and facilities market segment. Ideally the right candidate will have at least five years estimating, construction operations, and leadership experience. Previous construction field experience and first-hand construction knowledge is a plus. Candidates who are technologically savvy, organized, possess excellent communication, and desire a willingness to learn and grow are preferred. Our estimating team is highly collaborative, enjoys celebrating success and provides an excellent career path with extensive growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute accurate quantity takeoffs and unit pricing utilizing estimating software
- Connect with appropriate vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing information
- Solicit scopes of work and quotations from subcontractors
- Maintain material pricing information in estimating database
- Develop a mastery of the means and methods of construction and the impact on the overall project cost
- Oversee projects that have been successfully bid and are under construction to learn the actual methods and costs of field operations
- Drive the production of detailed cost budgets on successfully bid projects
- Partner in collecting and maintaining a historical cost data base on past construction projects to be used in estimating new work
- Perform value engineering and take part in constructability reviews during the preconstruction cycle
100% EMPLOYEE OWNED
PC Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
About PC Construction: PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment plants, PC is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. A construction industry leader for over 65 years, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of dedicated employee-owners.
