MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

Job Title: MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish)Federal Energy & Infrastructure ProjectsJob Type: Contract (W2)Start Date: ASAPEnd Date: 11/28/2026 (with potential for extension)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: $54.00 to $60.00 per hourOverview: Our construction services client's federal construction team is seeking a MEP Estimator (Bilingual – English/Spanish) to support large-scale federal energy and infrastructure projects. This role will lead pre-construction planning, MEP estimating, bid development, and subcontractor procurement for complex Army construction work, including a major project 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 phasesPerform detailed quantity take-offs and MEP estimatingPrepare pricing packages for RFP/RFQ submissionsSource, qualify, and evaluate subcontractor bidsSupport bid leveling, negotiations, and award recommendationsCoordinate with engineering, development, utilities, and construction teamsFacilitate pre-bid walks and support proposal complianceWhat You Bring:High school diploma (or GED) required; bachelor's degree (preferred)Fluent Spanish and English7+ years of industrial/commercial pre-construction and estimating experienceStrong MEP estimating background (mechanical, electrical, controls)Proficiency with RSMeans and industry estimating toolsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced federal environmentExperience supporting federal or public-sector construction projects (preferred)