What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Estimator position at Willmeng Construction, Inc.?
About Willmeng
Since 1977, Arizona-based commercial general contractor Willmeng Construction has been committed to staying true to building excellence and preserving the company’s high value to the clients we serve. Willmeng gives back to our community and has been recognized for a multitude of awards for project excellence and company culture including Contractor of the Year by AZRE Magazine, #1 General Contractor by Ranking Arizona, Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine, General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal.
Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions, maintaining our ability to competitively bid projects small and large, and fostering the “altruistic service” corporate culture established by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character.
The Role
As an MEP Estimator, you will play a critical role in supporting preconstruction efforts by developing accurate and detailed estimates for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across a diverse portfolio of complex projects. You will collaborate closely with design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, constructible, and high-performance solutions.
What you will accomplish
- Develop comprehensive estimates and budgets for MEP scopes on projects including data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, healthcare institutions, and heavy industrial sites.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and design documents to identify scope gaps, assess constructability, and provide value-driven recommendations.
- Engage with subcontractors and internal teams to benchmark costs, validate pricing assumptions, and support design-assist and value engineering initiatives.
- Contribute to conceptual estimating efforts, offering insights into system alternatives and cost-saving opportunities.
- Mentor and cross-train team members in MEP estimating best practices and tools.
- Manage multiple concurrent bids and deliverables under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Continuously refine estimating processes and tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
What we would like you to have
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating, with a strong focus on mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.
- Experience with subcontractor estimating is beneficial; general contractor or hybrid experience is highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of MEP systems, including central utility plants, process piping, and specialized environments such as cleanrooms, hospitals, and chemical facilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project); advanced Excel skills are a plus.
- Familiarity with MEP estimating software and digital takeoff tools; ability to quickly adapt to company-specific platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present budgets and scope details to internal teams and clients.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
You’re inspired by our values
- Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.
- Fair 360 - We illuminate with kindness by seeking to understand before being understood and by caring more than may seem reasonable so we can achieve genuine success for all.
- Strategic - The blueprint that guides the creation of a genuine place of purpose expresses the clarity of our vision, the rigor of our thought and the character of our word.
- Sincere - We present no facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty to the employees we mentor, the clients we serve and the communities we call home.
- Nimble - Our structural integrity is ensured through the balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability and strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels.
Compensation
Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 401k with employer match
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- 9 paid company holidays
- 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
- Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost
- Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities
Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than its overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong and uniquely different. With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.
