Sr. MEP Cost Estimator

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Sr. MEP Cost Estimator to join our Commercial & Institutional – CES Team at our Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; or Albany, NY office.

The CHA cost estimating team delivers high-quality, accurate cost consulting services to owners, architects, and construction managers at any stage from conceptual design through construction documents. With expertise in architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical estimating, we identify the implications of design and construction decisions and bring cost certainty to the project.  Our estimates are accurate, prompt, and comprehensive, based on information from a nationwide network of contacts and careful analysis.

The Sr. MEP Cost Estimator is responsible for creating and executing comprehensive, detailed and accurate cost estimates. The professional in this role will review the Cost Estimating Team’s products to ensure timely delivery and detailed thoroughness of scope, accounting for complexity of construction operations and accuracy of pricing. This key role will be responsible for performing QA/QC functions including scope definition and verification, design constructability, gap analysis, and risk exposure. The Sr. MEP Cost Estimator collaborates on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client requirements and present cost estimates.

Additionally, the Sr. MEP Cost Estimator will provide feedback, mentoring, and training to Cost Estimating team members. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients, including traveling both locally and interstate, resulting in positive long-term recurrent partnerships. The Sr. MEP Cost Estimator will participate and help guide the identification pursuit targets for new business and developing opportunities, in collaboration with Marketing and Business Development staff.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience; Quantity Surveying Degree preferred 
• A minimum of 10 years of Cost Estimating experience  
• Electrical discipline experience
• A minimum of 5 years of Quantity Surveyor experience preferred  
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel  
• Quantification utilizing On Center On-Screen Takeoff Software from design documents  
• Familiarity with AutoDesk software is preferred  
• Advanced knowledge of General Construction industry laws, regulations, policies, and practices  
• Cost implications of local and national building codes  
• Knowledge of public and private construction process and procurement  
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively interface within a Team  
• Value management (“value engineering”) practices  
• High level of accuracy in cost estimating, as verified by bid returns  
• Expert-level ability to read and understand design documents  
• Ability to complete quantity takeoffs, even with partial information, for all levels of design (including conceptual)  
• Analysis and reporting of labor productivity, historical cost data, and life-cycle costs  
• Estimate reconciliation with independent cost estimators and construction manager’s estimators  
• Ability to track project cost estimates throughout the design process  
• Broad experience interfacing with clients, potential clients, vendors, and business partners with excellent communication and relationship-building skills  
• Effective and clear communication in the presentation of information to and response to questions from clients, management, and colleagues  
• LEED certification and/or Sustainable Design standards and requirements is preferred 

$118,000 - $142,000 

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.