MEP Estimator at Shawmut Design and Construction – New York, New York

MEP Estimator

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-6768
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Operations
New York

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!

401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.

Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.

The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

We are currently looking for an MEP Estimator to join our team. Is your dedication to client satisfaction, accurate estimates, and positive partnerships your work passion? Do you enjoy high profile projects? Do you strive to always provide recommendations in the best interest of the client?

The MEP Estimator must have a full understanding of MEP systems and components and be able to scope and analyze MEP bids. In addition, they are responsible for the estimate development which includes assisting the team on larger projects if necessary.

• Work in partnership with the project team to plan the job prior to project initiation i.e. procurement issues, logistics, etc.
• Review drawings and generate drawing review comments that indicate constructability issues, value engineering, incomplete scope of work and dimensional problems to ensure timely correction and early detection of any potential issues
• Produce MEP estimating budgets ensuring all components are included and price estimates are accurate and realistic
• Provide MEP budgets from conceptual documents making certain all MEP systems are accurately estimated and all system components are included
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
• Ensure that the information required to begin the estimating process is accurate and available

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-7 years’ experience in MEP and construction estimating.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction related field or equivalent experience.
• Additional Role Specific Skills:
  • Good understanding of MEP market, equipment suppliers and subcontractor base.
  • Understand MEP systems and components, and be able to scope and analyze MEP bids
  • Project experience to include complex renovations, ground up and build outs
  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge about estimating processes and delivery methods
  • Solid conceptual estimating experience