Estimator Senior/Construction

Hill International is seeking a Senior MEP Estimator in Seattle, Washington
Hill International is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Estimator to provide mechanical (and preferably electrical) cost expertise across all phases of project design. The Senior Estimator will produce accurate quantity take-offs and estimates calibrated to the level of design and specification completeness at each estimating stage-from conceptual/order-of-magnitude through fully detailed construction document estimates.
Provide electrical and mechanical estimating expertise across a variety of project types and design phases.
Prepare accurate quantification and unit costs for the electrical and mechanical CSI Divisions of assigned projects, with well-organized detail and defensible baseline unit pricing.
Solicit subcontractor and supplier quotations and scheduling input as required.
document assumptions and exclusions.
Develop, prepare, and review value analysis (value engineering) estimates.
Provide electrical and mechanical expertise in construction planning meetings; familiarize the project team with estimate assumptions and methods; Attend project meetings and perform site investigations as assigned.
Coordinate activities with the Hill estimating team and serve as a resource and reviewer for other team members' take-offs.
Interact professionally with clients, senior management, and project team members.
Maintain proficiency in, and help maintain, all estimating software.
Demonstrate effective leadership and mentor and develop junior estimators.
Intermediate to advanced understanding of mechanical systems sufficient to recognize relative costs.
General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems (e.g., BA/BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.

• 15+ years in the construction industry, preferably electrical or mechanical, with a minimum of 10 years of mechanical estimating experience required; electrical estimating experience preferred.
• A mixture of field and consulting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, WinEst, or Destini preferred.
• Mechanical process piping, clean room, data center, rail and transit and/or semiconductor project experience preferred.
• This is a hybrid position based in Hill's Seattle, WA office.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.
Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at
Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.
Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled