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Senior MEP Estimator

Hill International, Inc.

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Philadelphia, PA
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Job overview

Hill International seeks a Senior MEP Estimator to provide mechanical and preferably electrical cost expertise across project design phases. The role produces quantity take-offs and estimates from conceptual through detailed construction-document stages, reviews third-party estimates, evaluates vendor quotes and change orders, and supports client and project-team decisions. It also includes site investigations, coordination with the estimating team, and mentoring junior estimators.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical EstimatingElectrical EstimatingConceptual EstimatingQuantity TakeoffsMechanical SystemsEstimating TechniquesCost ControlMaterial PricingEngineering Drawing InterpretationPurchase Order InterpretationContract InterpretationCost Coding SystemsOn-Screen TakeoffWinEstDestiniMechanical Process PipingClean Room ProjectsData Center ProjectsRail and Transit ProjectsSemiconductor ProjectsLeadershipMentoring

Qualifications

10+ Years Mechanical Estimating15+ Years Construction IndustryBA/BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Related FieldField and Consulting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Hill International is seeking a Senior MEP Estimator in the United States Hill International is seeking an experienced MEP Senior Estimator to provide mechanical (and preferably electrical) cost expertise across all phases of project design. The Senior Estimator will produce accurate quantity take-offs and estimates calibrated to the level of design and specification completeness at each estimating stage-from conceptual/order-of-magnitude through fully detailed construction document estimates. This role combines hands-on estimating, third-party estimate review, client and senior-management interaction, and the mentorship of junior staff. A core expectation is the judgment to apply the appropriate level of detail, methodology, contingency, and documentation that each design stage warrants. 1. Provide electrical and mechanical estimating expertise across a variety of project types and design phases. 2. Perform quantity take-offs from SD/DD through CD level, applying the appropriate level of detail for the design maturity at hand. 3. Prepare accurate quantification and unit costs for the electrical and mechanical CSI Divisions of assigned projects, with well-organized detail and defensible baseline unit pricing. 4. Review third-party estimates for adequacy, uniformity, and completeness. 5. Evaluate and level vendor quotes, bid information, and change orders. 6. Solicit subcontractor and supplier quotations and scheduling input as required. 7. Collaborate with architects and engineers to request clarifications or additional information; document assumptions and exclusions. 8. Develop, prepare, and review value analysis (value engineering) estimates. 9. Provide electrical and mechanical expertise in construction planning meetings; familiarize the project team with estimate assumptions and methods; assist with the initial subcontracting plan. 10. Attend project meetings and perform site investigations as assigned. 11. Coordinate activities with the Hill estimating team and serve as a resource and reviewer for other team members' take-offs. 12. Interact professionally with clients, senior management, and project team members. 13. Maintain proficiency in, and help maintain, all estimating software. 14. Demonstrate effective leadership and mentor and develop junior estimators. 15. Strong conceptual estimating skills with limited information, plus the judgment to know what level of detail each design stage warrants. 16. Experience across schematic, conceptual, DD, and CD estimating phases.Intermediate to advanced understanding of mechanical systems sufficient to recognize relative costs. 17. General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing. 18. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems (e.g., CSI MasterFormat / UniFormat). {=html} 1. BA/BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred. 2. 15+ years in the construction industry, preferably electrical or mechanical, with a minimum of 10 years of mechanical estimating experience required; electrical estimating experience preferred. 3. A mixture of field and consulting experience is preferred. 4. Proficiency with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, WinEst, or Destini preferred. 5. Mechanical process piping, clean room, data center, rail and transit and/or semiconductor project experience preferred. 6. Must be willing to travel to Seattle, Washington for client engagement periodically. Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insuranc , Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program. Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com. Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com. Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/DisabledNote: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required. IER Right to Work Poster E-Verify Participation Poster Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled

How this job compares

Set against the 2,557 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$90–149K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$24–30/hr109 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 88 open Estimator jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,557 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,075 postings).
Education
377 of the 2,557 open Estimator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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