MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
Job Title: MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
Job Type: Contract/Temporary-to-Permanent (Full Time)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration of Contract/Temporary Period: 6 Months
Job Location: Knoxville, TN -or- Phoenix, AZ -or- Columbia, MD (onsite role that also includes up to 25% travel)
Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day (standard business hours)
Hourly (Contract/Temporary) Pay Range: $54.00 to $60.00 per hour
NOTE: The Permanent/Full Time salary range is $110,000 to $118,000
Overview: Our renewable energy construction services client is seeking a MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish) to support large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. This role will lead pre-construction planning, 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 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)
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button, fill out the form and upload your resume.
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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.