Hybrid MEP Estimator II (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial bei Austin Commercial

Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a MEP Estimator II to joining our Houston, TX team. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities: 

• Completes quantity and cost take-offs, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes when applicable
• Prepares detailed deliverables and presents estimating information with clarity and technical understanding
• Assembles accurate clarifications and assumptions to support scope coverage and pricing integrity
• Identifies conflicts or missing data in design documents and coordinates with design professionals for resolution
• Develops bid lists and invites qualified subcontractors and suppliers, including MEP trades, to submit proposals
• Attends design meetings with owners and architects, contributing estimating insights and MEP scope awareness
• Understands the full project scope and accounts for design refinements, especially those impacting MEP systems
• Collaborates with subcontractors, designers, and owners to identify cost savings and value engineering options, including MEP alternatives
• Reviews RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk, with attention to MEP-related clauses
• Obtains and evaluates proposals from subcontractors and vendors, ensuring MEP scopes are complete and competitive
• Reviews and integrates the work of other estimators, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all disciplines
• Conducts detailed reviews of specifications, identifying onerous or non-standard requirements, particularly in MEP sections
• Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors, including MEP subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
• Creates detailed general condition estimates, accounting for indirect costs such as temporary utilities and MEP coordination

Requirements:

• Generally requires 5+ years of estimating experience
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills

Benefits & Compensation  

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to   https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

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About Austin Commercial  

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants. 

To learn more about us, visit  https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please  

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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