Estimating & Preconstruction

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Interested in an outstanding opportunity to become part of a team with a stellar reputation as a community engaged Employer of Choice?

Established in 1905, Consigli has grown over the last 100 years from a local fourth generation family business into one of the largest construction managers and general contractors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2018, we transitioned to 100-percent employee-ownership.

Nationally ranked as one of Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2021 and 2022 and as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, the Hartford Business Journal, and MaineBiz, our culture draws raw talent from college interns to seasoned veterans with substantial years of experience in their field. We credit empowerment, innovation and "thinking great" for our continual growth and success. Most important, we are thankful for our employees and are proud to have one of the most exciting project portfolios in the business.

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (M/E/P) Estimator

Estimate all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection factors for the most complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, and subcontractor relations.

Required Skills

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in MEP Estimating, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as an MEP Commercial Construction Estimator.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Estimating software (Timberline or similar), proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.