MEP Estimator (Omaha)
Company: Turner Construction Company
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a
difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be.
Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction
general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects
around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest
buildings.Turner's Omaha office values relationships with trade
partners, local businesses, and non-profit organizations,
reflecting and reinforcing our commitment to Nebraska and local
communities. Omaha's current working portfolio includes everything
from data centers and elaborate pharmaceutical renovations to
commercial spaces.Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels
connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the
company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.
Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The
technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in
many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart.
We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so,
apply and lets do great things together!Position Description:
Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design
documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the
Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection/Electrical/Technology/LV System
(MEP) trades.Reports to: Preconstruction Manager / MEP
ManagerEssential Duties & Responsibilities*:Communicate mechanical
and electrical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff,
architects, engineers, and owners.Prepare quantity take-offs,
analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire
Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage (LV) system
items incorporated in assigned 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.Develop 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, lighting, distribution
equipment, low voltage systems, and other material pricing.Develop
working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire
Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system (MEP) trade
partners to build and maintain list of qualified bidders for
projects.Perform constructability analysis of project documents.
Communicate design and constructability issues to project team in
accordance with project contract.Provide first costs analysis and
participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.Work together
with Operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure General
Conditions and General Requirements (GC/GR) items are properly
addressed in estimate including, but not limited to, items such as
temporary heating/cooling, electrical, power and lighting,
including estimating of electrical and natural gas consumption
during construction.Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue
for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology,
and LV system estimates.Develop value analysis to define more
cost-efficient alternatives to proposed Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire
Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system systems,
materials and equipment.Act as liaison with engineers, design
consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owners
representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection,
Electrical, Technology, and LV system issues related to project
preconstruction efforts.Prepare and assemble estimates and
proposals for different 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 and conduct
proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to
Operations.Participate in authoring scope requisitions for
bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection,
Electrical, Technology, and LV system systems; coordinate with
fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.Evaluate
subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work; determine
scope coverage and manage risk of scope gaps.Assist project staff
in evaluating large change orders.Gather and analyze Mechanical,
Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and LV system
bid data for projects using Turner system breakdown sheets.
Maintain historical cost database of data.Utilize quantification
and cost estimating tools and/or software in use by local business
unit.May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants
and/or Interns.Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as
assigned.#LI-DS1#LI-ND1Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in
Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related
field, and minimum of 3 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire
Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage System
estimating experience or equivalent combination of education,
training, and experienceKnowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire
Protection, Electrical, Technology, and Low Voltage systemsAbility
to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting
contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and
project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for
Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Technology, and
Low Voltage systemsAbility to collaborate with vendors and trade
partners and project team membersProfessional written and verbal
communication skills to deliver presentations with
confidenceProficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of
applications, and adopt quickly to new technologySupervisory
experience desiredPhysical Demands: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views
a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and
the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via
a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work
on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or
off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to
15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Work
Environment: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise
in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office
setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may
occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is
exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes
or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of
electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually
moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance
with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.*May
perform other duties as assigned. Where applicable, all activities
will include disabled and veterans organizations.Turner is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status
as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by
applicable law.Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other
characteristics protected by applicable law.by Jobble
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