Planner Estimator - Raleigh, NC

Overview

Disclaimer:
This requisition is part of a Pre-Awardrequirement intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for a position that may be awardedto M.C. Dean. We will conduct interviews and may issue contingent offers of employment based on qualifications and suitability. Please note that formal offers will only be extended once the contract is officially awarded, at which time final candidates will be reviewed and selected.

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core valuesagility, expertise, and trustwe foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Responsibilities

ThePlanner Estimatoris responsible forplanning and estimatinghighly complexstructural, electrical, and mechanical commerciallevelprojects.Theywill report to theTask OrderManager (TOM) andassistthe Service Manager on an as needed basis.

• Gathering data and assisting in preparing bid proposal estimates anddesign/build proposals.

• Performing take-offs from drawings and pricing change orders

• Understanding plans and specifications toidentifythe types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Understanding and applying cost fundamentals;maintainingcurrent,accurateinformation on prices fromsuppliesand contractors.

• Preparing bid packages and obtaining pricing from subcontractors and vendors

• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbingequipment,materialsand specifications

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints

• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum,

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, andprincipalsinvolved in the production of plans,blueprints,and drawings.

• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize andaccomplishwork

• Generating high quality work

• Working well with otherstoreach a common goal.

• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management with 5+ years of experience
• Associate degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience
• High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of relevant experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in planning and estimating structural, electrical and mechanical projects in a large or multiple facility with highly complex mechanical, electrical and structural requirements, and Project Management experience.
• Must be competent in the use of RS-Means.
• Working knowledge of Accubid a plus.
• Working knowledge of BIM a plus.

Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information;Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 clearance required.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.