MEP Senior Estimator - Special Projects

MEP Senior Estimator - Special Projects

The position is responsible for estimating bids across a diverse portfolio of work including hospitality, healthcare, data centers, commercial, institutional, municipal, and other projects in the public and private sectors. This role will also support special projects, with a focus on existing building work, renovations, retrofits, and smaller, fast-paced projects, requiring a high level of adaptability and attention to detail.

Position Details

• Craft quantified take-offs using Auto Bid Mechanical estimating software.
• Determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate by reviewing RFPs, specifications, basis of design, and drawings; then develop estimates for small to medium-sized projects independently and contribute to large project estimates as part of a team.
• Support special projects and existing building work, including renovations, tenant improvements, and smaller-scale jobs that often require creative problem-solving, quick turnaround times, and incomplete or evolving design documents.
• Analyze and compare subcontractor/supplier bids and proactively troubleshoot project issues before they occur.
• Partner with the Chief Estimator to finalize estimate reports, evaluate job costs and profitability, and clearly defend estimate assumptions and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management AND/OR equivalent technical training or experience.
• 710 years of commercial MEP engineering, project management, plumbing installation, and/or estimating experience.
• Experience with existing buildings, renovations, or special projects environments is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of piping, plumbing, and sheet metal design; experience preparing take-offs; and solid understanding of industry equipment and system operations. We're design-build mechanical it's what we do.
• Quick Pen experience is a plus.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $118,119.00 - $144,368.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).