Estimator IV - Sr. MEP Estimator

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical trades to report to
PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief Estimator.
• Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other
  structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
• Prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.
• Evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy,
  uniformity and completeness.
• Prepare fair cost estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.
• Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors' bids vary from the construction cost
  estimate.
• Conduct construction/project site visits gathering relevant information and determine what
  information to be used to produce project estimates.
• Evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates
  and price recommendations.
• Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and
  completeness of estimates.
• Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and
  profit.
• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos and letters and present
  recommendation to management.
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related degree (additional qualifying experience in excess to the below stated may be substituted for the
  required education on a year for year basis).
• 10 years minimum recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for
  type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code including two
  years in a supervisory capacity.
• Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
• Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting
• Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
• Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
• Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors' proposal to quickly identify discrepancies.
• Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of
  those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates
• Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity
• Knowledge and use of RSMeans Cost Estimating online system

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,500

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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