AECOM

MEP Estimator

AECOM • $70K — $95K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in related field plus 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
  • Strong expertise in at least one core MEP discipline (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fire protection).
  • 10 years of experience in Construction and/or Estimating.
  • Hands-on field experience in construction trades is preferred.
  • Ability to work on Federal and Military projects and meet clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for MEP systems across all design stages.
  • Develop conceptual budgets and cost plans from limited design information.
  • Solicit and analyze subcontractor pricing for competitive coverage.
  • Perform scope gap analyses to ensure comprehensive system coverage.
  • Evaluate cost-effective alternatives for materials and construction methods.
  • Collaborate with other estimating teams to identify design and constructability issues.
  • Lead estimate reconciliation discussions and articulate assumptions and risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence policies.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a MEP Estimator with deep experience leading and developing construction cost estimates across all phases of design and construction. As an MEP Cost Manager and Estimator, the candidate will play a critical role across multiple projects simultaneously, supporting teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from early concept through construction and close-out. Projects will vary in scale, complexity, and value, requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare detailed, accurate quantity take-offs for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems across all design stages, from conceptual design through construction documentation.
  • Develop conceptual budgets, cost plans, and parametric models using limited design information, historical data, and market benchmarks.
  • Develop estimate assemblies comprised of labor, material and equipment detail.
  • Solicit, level, and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure competitive and complete coverage.
  • Perform scope gap analyses to identify omissions and ensure full system coverage.
  • Evaluate and propose cost-effective alternatives for materials, equipment, and construction methodologies to support value management initiatives.
  • Partner closely with architectural, civil, and structural estimating teams to identify design gaps, coordination issues, constructability concerns, and market risks.
  • Utilize industry-standard tools (CostX, OST, Bluebeam, Revit/BIM models, MII, PACES) for quantity extraction, analysis, and coordination.
  • Lead estimate reconciliation discussions with clients, design teams, and construction managers, clearly articulating assumptions, variances, and risks.
  • Review, analyze, and validate MEP-related change orders and cost impacts during construction
  • Provide expert guidance on cost, scope interpretation, and market conditions throughout project delivery.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BA/BS plus six years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in MEP estimating, with strong expertise in at least one core discipline (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or fire protection).
  • Broad understanding of all MEP systems preferred, with the ability to assess and coordinate across trades.
  • Ten years of experience in Construction and or Estimating.
  • Hands-on field experience or direct experience in construction trades.
  • Practical understanding of construction means and methods gained through field exposure.
  • Working knowledge across major construction divisions and trades, with the ability to validate estimate components prepared by others for quality control.
  • Expert-level estimating knowledge in at least one discipline (e.g., civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or specialty trades).
  • Experience estimating large-scale transportation, infrastructure, or complex federal programs.
  • Familiarity with multiple estimating formats and classification systems (e.g., CSI, UniFormat).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work on Federal and Military projects and meet background check and clearance requirements.


Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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