Hiring: Sr MEP Estimator Company: Hill International, Inc. Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:01:35 Target Skills & Keywords : BLS, Program Management, Project Management, Transformers About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •Hill International is seeking a Senior MEP Estimator to join our East Coast team •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. •Provide electrical and mechanical estimating expertise across a variety of project types and design phases. •Perform quantity take-offs from SD/DD through CD level, applying the appropriate level of detail for the design maturity at hand. •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. •Review third-party estimates for adequacy, uniformity, and completeness. •Evaluate and level vendor quotes, bid information, and change orders. Qualifications: •BA/BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred. •A mixture of field and consulting experience preferred. •Strong conceptual estimating skills with limited information, plus the judgment to know what level of detail each design stage warrants. •Intermediate to advanced understanding of mechanical systems sufficient to recognize relative costs. •General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing. •Demonstrated capacity to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems (e.g., CSI MasterFormat / UniFormat). •Proficiency with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, WinEst, or Destini preferred. •Mechanical process piping, clean room, data center, water/wastewater treatment, rail and transit, and/or industrial manufacturing project experience preferred. •Demonstrated capacity to build strong internal and external relationships with clients, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and Hill staff. •Effective written and verbal communication, leadership, and mentoring capabilities. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!