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MEP Estimator - Commercial Construction
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The Hagerman Group
About Hagerman Since 1908, The Hagerman Family has built trust and earned confidence as leaders in diverse markets of the construction industry. We are a construction solutions provider.
Job Summary The MEP Estimator manages construction estimating projects, focusing on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades. Responsibilities include organizing bid solicitations, conducting quantitative analysis, reviewing schedules, costing, risk, and project specifications, while working independently with significant decision-making authority. Collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders such as architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers is essential.
Location This position is based at the Hagerman Louisville office. It is not a remote role.
Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze project plans, specifications, and documents to understand MEP scope; conduct material take-offs and quantify materials and resources.
Analyze labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overhead; prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, architects, owners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure estimates meet project requirements; prepare and present estimates and bid documents.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, negotiations, and bid strategy sessions; review scopes of work with subcontractors and suppliers before and after bids.
Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle; track changes, revise estimates, and provide cost analysis reports.
Assess constructability and logistics; develop schedules based on project durations and sequences.
Organize bid day activities, coordinate bid teams, review bid forms, and manage communication.
Identify permit fees, bonding, insurance, temporary facilities, and overhead costs; prepare bid advertisements and support publishing of XBE requirements.
Prepare job costing reports and compile scope documentation for purchase orders and subcontract development.
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for successful bidding.
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of experience in large-scale vertical commercial construction estimating. A degree (BA/BS/AS) may substitute for up to 4 years of experience.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Preferred experience in preconstruction estimating.
Benefits
Relocation accommodations
Competitive salary and annual incentive
Paid holidays and vacation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Summer hours and employee assistance programs
Optional life and AD&D insurance
Continuing education and growth opportunities
Support for volunteer work
Career development programs
Collaborative culture and employee referral bonuses
Parental leave
Application Process
Application review by Talent Acquisition.
Phone interview to assess interest and fit.
In-person or virtual interview with the hiring team.
Skills assessment tests if applicable.
Reference checks and professional verification.
Send your resume to Shermeen Zaidi at szaidi@hagermangc.com to set up a meeting. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Note: This position may involve work on a school project in Indiana, which could disqualify some candidates based on legal restrictions. Hagerman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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MEP Estimator - Commercial Construction
role at
The Hagerman Group
About Hagerman Since 1908, The Hagerman Family has built trust and earned confidence as leaders in diverse markets of the construction industry. We are a construction solutions provider.
Job Summary The MEP Estimator manages construction estimating projects, focusing on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing trades. Responsibilities include organizing bid solicitations, conducting quantitative analysis, reviewing schedules, costing, risk, and project specifications, while working independently with significant decision-making authority. Collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders such as architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers is essential.
Location This position is based at the Hagerman Louisville office. It is not a remote role.
Key Responsibilities
Review and analyze project plans, specifications, and documents to understand MEP scope; conduct material take-offs and quantify materials and resources.
Analyze labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, and overhead; prepare detailed cost estimates using estimating software.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, architects, owners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure estimates meet project requirements; prepare and present estimates and bid documents.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, negotiations, and bid strategy sessions; review scopes of work with subcontractors and suppliers before and after bids.
Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle; track changes, revise estimates, and provide cost analysis reports.
Assess constructability and logistics; develop schedules based on project durations and sequences.
Organize bid day activities, coordinate bid teams, review bid forms, and manage communication.
Identify permit fees, bonding, insurance, temporary facilities, and overhead costs; prepare bid advertisements and support publishing of XBE requirements.
Prepare job costing reports and compile scope documentation for purchase orders and subcontract development.
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for successful bidding.
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of experience in large-scale vertical commercial construction estimating. A degree (BA/BS/AS) may substitute for up to 4 years of experience.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Preferred experience in preconstruction estimating.
Benefits
Relocation accommodations
Competitive salary and annual incentive
Paid holidays and vacation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Summer hours and employee assistance programs
Optional life and AD&D insurance
Continuing education and growth opportunities
Support for volunteer work
Career development programs
Collaborative culture and employee referral bonuses
Parental leave
Application Process
Application review by Talent Acquisition.
Phone interview to assess interest and fit.
In-person or virtual interview with the hiring team.
Skills assessment tests if applicable.
Reference checks and professional verification.
Send your resume to Shermeen Zaidi at szaidi@hagermangc.com to set up a meeting. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Note: This position may involve work on a school project in Indiana, which could disqualify some candidates based on legal restrictions. Hagerman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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