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Job Title: MEP EstimatorJob Description

The MEP Estimator will coordinate the development of Site Services general costs alongside the operations team, Senior Estimating Manager, and preconstruction lead to ensure alignment with contract requirements and trade costs. This role involves training under the Senior Estimating Manager/Estimating Manager for creating conceptual cost estimates and budgets based on limited information, while providing comprehensive written clarifications of costing assumptions. The Estimator will review and comprehend project plans, requirements, and specifications, coach and mentor a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates, and recommend appropriate contingency and allowance values with each estimating deliverable.

Responsibilities

+ Coordinate the development of Site Services general costs with operations team and Senior Estimating Manager.

+ Train under Senior Estimating Manager for conceptual cost estimates and budgets.

+ Review and understand all project plans, requirements, and specifications.

+ Coach and mentor a team of estimators for large, multi-disciplinary estimates.

+ Develop and recommend appropriate contingency and allowance values.

+ Determine labor and equipment costs.

+ Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.

+ Understand project logistics and schedule for alignment with estimate deliverables.

+ Assist operations team in developing bid packages and analyzing subcontract and supplier bids.

+ Attend scope review meetings to assist operations and purchasing teams in bid preparation.

+ Connect with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.

+ Track and report on material and labor prices, including escalation.

+ Determine lead times for equipment and materials; communicate with project team for schedule alignment.

+ Develop Value Management contributions to reduce price and increase value.

+ Collaborate with Owner and design team to reconcile cost estimates.

+ Identify escalation factors for specific materials and labor rates.

+ Develop sound conceptual pricing assumptions with documentation for estimate basis.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

+ 5+ years of relevant MEP estimating experience.

+ Proficiency in estimating software including On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work tools.

+ Ability to present estimating deliverables internally and externally.

+ Experience in estimating multiple facility types such as residential high-rise, healthcare, interiors, and institutional.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in Project and Construction management.

+ Ability to participate in interviews during pursuit phase.

Work Environment

The role requires on-site presence 4-5 days a week and travel approximately 10-15%. The company offers a competitive total compensation package, including health and welfare benefits, a generous profit-sharing/401k plan, and invests in employee education, establishing itself as a top training organization in the construction industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.