Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers

Project Location(s): Atlanta, GA 30301 USA

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

This position is for a full time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG).

Position Description:

Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection trades. Reports to: Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Hospital/Healthcare, Pharma and Government jobs that have an MEP package of $25M+.
• Communicate estimate and scopes of work to the Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for all Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection items incorporated in the scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
• Analyze existing site conditions and all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine required scope that is not already indicated.
• May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants and/or Interns.
• Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing of plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping & sheet metal material, and miscellaneous material pricing.
• Develop working relationships with local Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection sub-contractors to build and maintain a list of qualified bidders for all projects.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents.
• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with the design team.
• Lead company-wide or regional MEP initiatives, including special projects and/or project pursuits.
• Develops and maintains in-depth interactions and relationships with clients.
• Implements MEP training.
• Ensure general conditions and general requirements items are properly addressed in the estimate.
• Coordinate equipment pricing with Turner Logistics for Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection estimates.
• Develop a value analysis by defining alternatives to the proposed Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection systems, materials and equipment that are more cost efficient.
• Act as liaison with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, other Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection issues related to the project preconstruction efforts.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for all contract types including lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.
• Participate in estimate reviews with the design team and client.
• Participate in project hand-off to operations to ensure proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to operations.
• Prepare scope requisitions for the bidding/procurement of Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection systems.
• Lead the evaluation of subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work.
• Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus a minimum of fifteen years related Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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