MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
Job Title: MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
Job Type: Temporary-to-Permanent (Full-Time)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract/Temporary Period Duration: 6 Months
Job Location: Knoxville, TN (onsite role that also includes up to 25% travel)
Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day (standard business hours)
Compensation: $55.00 to $65.00 per hour
NOTE: The Full-Time salary range is $110,000 to $115,000.
Overview: Our construction services client's federal construction team is seeking a MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish) to support large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. This role will lead pre-construction planning, MEP estimating, bid development, and subcontractor procurement for complex construction work, including an initial major project for the US Army in Puerto Rico. The hiring team is ideally looking for a seasoned Estimator with deep mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) experience who can support projects from development through bidding, evaluation, and award.
What You’ll Do:
Develop Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) and ROM estimates across all design phases
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and MEP estimating
Prepare pricing packages for RFP/RFQ submissions
Source, qualify, and evaluate subcontractor bids
Support bid leveling, negotiations, and award recommendations
Coordinate with engineering, development, utilities, and construction teams
Facilitate pre-bid walks and support proposal compliance
Requirements:
High school diploma (or GED) required; bachelor's degree (preferred)
Bilingual (Spanish and English); must be able to clearly communicate technical/contractual requirements in Spanish
5+ years of industrial/commercial pre-construction and estimating experience
Strong MEP estimating background (mechanical, electrical, controls)
Proficiency with RSMeans and industry estimating tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environment
Experience supporting federal or public-sector construction projects (preferred)
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This role is a TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT position through BNA. You would be employed and paid by our company and working directly with the client.