MEP Estimator

About the Role

The Mechanical, Electrical, and Lighting (MEP) Estimator will prepare detailed cost estimates for projects based on design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, lighting, and selected finished products. The estimator will develop quantity take‑offs, perform analyses, and produce estimates from conceptual design through the final construction documents, collaborating with architects, engineers, owners, and material suppliers. • Communicate MEP and finish estimates and scopes to internal teams, architects, engineers, and owners. • Prepare quantity take‑offs, analyses, and cost studies for MEP and architectural finish items from concept through construction documents. • Review site conditions and contract documents to identify missing scope. • Build and maintain relationships with national and local suppliers and vendors to secure accurate pricing and qualified bidders. • Perform first‑cost and life‑cycle cost analyses in collaboration with the design team. • Coordinate equipment and material estimates with installation bids alongside project teams and fellow estimators. • Conduct value analyses to propose cost‑efficient alternatives for MEP and finish systems. • Serve as liaison to resolve pre‑construction MEP and finish issues with engineers, consultants, trade partners, and owners. • Prepare and assemble proposals for lump‑sum, GMP, and cost‑plus contract types. • Participate in design‑team and client estimate reviews and hand‑off to operations, ensuring knowledge transfer. • Author scope requisitions for bidding/procurement and align scopes to avoid gaps or overlaps. • Evaluate vendor proposals, assess scope coverage, and manage risk of scope gaps. • Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders. • Compile and analyze bid data using SourceBlue breakdown sheets; maintain historical cost database. • Utilize quantification and estimating software tools employed by the local business center. • Supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and interns as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸quantity takeoff
• ▸cost analysis
• ▸estimate preparation
• ▸vendor management
• ▸estimating software
• ▸team supervision

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and have at least three years of estimating experience with mechanical, plumbing, fire‑protection, electrical, technology, or low‑voltage systems. Required skills include critical thinking for contract interpretation, vendor collaboration, strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software, and supervisory experience is preferred. The position requires regular office or remote work with occasional site visits, moderate physical activity such as lifting up to 15 lb regularly and up to 50 lb occasionally, and the ability to sit, use a computer, and travel short to long distances as needed. The work environment may involve exposure to construction site hazards, noise, and moving mechanical parts, and all activities must comply with company safety policies.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸estimating
• ▸mep
• ▸critical thinking
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸supervisory

Benefits

The role is located in Bridgewater, NJ, within Turner Construction’s SourceBlue division. It is a regular, salaried exempt position with an estimated salary range of $110,000 to $180,000 annually. Turner offers flexible benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, health savings and flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, legal and identity theft plans, life insurance, and short- and long‑term disability coverage.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time