MEI Industrial Solutions
Project Estimator – Rigging (Data Centers, Pharma, Semiconductor)
Role Summary
Own the rigging portion of complex industrial/commercial bids. Mine 1,000+ page RFPs/specs/drawings to isolate the rigging scope, quantify labor/equipment/duration, and deliver complete, defensible bid packages that operations can build and finance can trust.
Core Responsibilities
Scope Extraction & Clarification
Parse RFPs/specs/drawings (Div 01/05/11/13/14/40–46, appendices, vendor cut sheets) to isolate rigging scope: receiving, uncrating, hoisting, setting, anchoring, alignment, cleanroom/contamination controls, turnover.
Build and track RFIs; resolve conflicting notes between architectural, structural, MEP, process, and tool/vendor sets.
Quantity Takeoff & Means/Methods
Perform detailed takeoffs: weights/CGs, travel paths, floor loading, pick radii, lift heights, access constraints, rigging gear lists, temporary works.
Select feasible means/methods: cranes vs. gantry vs. Versa‑Lift/forklift vs. skates/hydraulic jacks; develop alternate approaches when logistics or vibration limits demand it.
Pricing & Production
Calculate crew compositions and man‑hours by activity (receive, stage, rig, set, align, anchor, clean, turnover).
Price owned equipment vs. rental (cranes, gantries, forklifts/Versa‑Lifts, dollies/skates, hydraulic power packs, spreader bars, specialty rigging).
Apply correct wage rates, fringes, OT rules, per diem, travel, mobilization/demob, consumables, small tools, waste, and escalation.
Schedule & Logistics
Build level‑2/3 rigging schedules with durations, constraints, and float; coordinate around tool install, shutdowns, and blackout dates.
Plan site logistics: laydown, ingress/egress, rigging routes, floor protection, housekeeping, crane setups, lift sequencing, after‑hours work.
Risk & Compliance
Identify risk items (weight/sling capacity margins, floor loads, vibration limits, contamination control, lift plan approvals, shutdown windows) with mitigation and cost.
Include safety planning assumptions (JHAs, lift plans, permits), cleanroom protocols (gowning, wipe‑downs, bag‑in/bag‑out), and GMP/validation touchpoints where applicable.
Sub/vendor Management
Solicit, level, and lock quotes for crane service, specialty transport, engineered picks/temporary works, anchors/epoxy, rigging gear rental, and disposal.
Bid Package Assembly
Produce complete bid deliverables and present at internal reviews; hand off to Operations with clear assumptions and alternates.
Post‑Bid Support
Respond to clarifications, VE options, and negotiate scope. Upon award, support turnover and early buyout.
Required Qualifications
5+ years in industrial/commercial rigging estimating or heavy‑mech/tool install (data center/pharma/semiconductor preferred).
Strong blueprint/spec literacy (general, structural, MEP, process/tool drawings; lift plans; vendor prints; P&IDs/GA helpful).
Proven ability to model picks, floor loads, and lift paths; practical understanding of cranes, gantries, Versa‑Lifts, jacking/skating systems.
Advanced Excel (production rates, parametrics, sensitivity), Bluebeam Revu (takeoff), scheduling (MS Project or P6).
Experience leveling vendor/sub quotes and writing scope clarifications/exceptions.
Safety‑first mindset; working knowledge of OSHA/ASME B30 rigging standards; cleanroom/GMP basics for pharma/semi.
Clear written and verbal communication; able to defend a number.
Nice‑to‑Have Certifications
NCCCO Signalperson/Rigger (or equivalent), OSHA‑30, TWIC (as needed), 3D lift planning (AutoCAD/Revit/3D Lift Plan), anchor/epoxy installer cards.
Key Performance Indicators (measured quarterly)
Estimate Accuracy: ±10–15% variance estimate‑to‑actual labor/equipment on closed projects.
Hit Rate & Throughput: Qualified bids submitted vs. awards; on‑time submission rate.
RFI Efficiency: Avg. days to resolve critical scope RFIs; % of bids with unresolved criticals at submission (target: 0%).
Schedule Reality: % of operations feedback indicating durations were buildable without re‑baselining.
Risk Capture: # of material risk items identified vs. realized.
Tools You’ll Use
Bluebeam Revu, Excel (power user), MS Project or P6, 3D Lift Plan/AutoCAD (or equivalent), SharePoint/Teams or Procore, and our ERP/estimating templates.
Working Conditions
Office‑based with site walks and pre‑bid meetings (travel as required by pursuit).
Occasional off‑hours work for shutdown reconnaissance.
Bid Package Deliverables (Checklist)
Executive summary & written scope narrative (what’s in/out; assumptions; alternates).
Detailed takeoff with weight/CG data, counts, and rigging gear lists.
Man‑hour build by activity/crew; crew mix and shifts.
Equipment plan (owned vs. rental), crane/gantry sizing calcs, floor load checks.
Levelled sub/vendor quote tab with inclusions/exclusions.
Level‑2/3 schedule with durations, logic ties, and constraints.
Risk register with mitigations and cost impacts.
Safety/quality provisions: lift plan requirements, JHAs, cleanroom/GMP controls, QC/turnover documentation.
Commercials: clarifications/exceptions, escalation, taxes, bonds, insurance notes.
Turnover pack outline for Operations.
Salary & Benefits (fill To Fit Your Market)
Exempt; base $XX–$YY DOE + bonus tied to hit rate and estimate accuracy.
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid training/certifications.
Reporting Line Reports to: Preconstruction Manager or Director of Estimating. Works daily with Operations, Project Management, Safety, and Logistics.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
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Role Summary
Own the rigging portion of complex industrial/commercial bids. Mine 1,000+ page RFPs/specs/drawings to isolate the rigging scope, quantify labor/equipment/duration, and deliver complete, defensible bid packages that operations can build and finance can trust.
Core Responsibilities
Scope Extraction & Clarification
Parse RFPs/specs/drawings (Div 01/05/11/13/14/40–46, appendices, vendor cut sheets) to isolate rigging scope: receiving, uncrating, hoisting, setting, anchoring, alignment, cleanroom/contamination controls, turnover.
Build and track RFIs; resolve conflicting notes between architectural, structural, MEP, process, and tool/vendor sets.
Quantity Takeoff & Means/Methods
Perform detailed takeoffs: weights/CGs, travel paths, floor loading, pick radii, lift heights, access constraints, rigging gear lists, temporary works.
Select feasible means/methods: cranes vs. gantry vs. Versa‑Lift/forklift vs. skates/hydraulic jacks; develop alternate approaches when logistics or vibration limits demand it.
Pricing & Production
Calculate crew compositions and man‑hours by activity (receive, stage, rig, set, align, anchor, clean, turnover).
Price owned equipment vs. rental (cranes, gantries, forklifts/Versa‑Lifts, dollies/skates, hydraulic power packs, spreader bars, specialty rigging).
Apply correct wage rates, fringes, OT rules, per diem, travel, mobilization/demob, consumables, small tools, waste, and escalation.
Schedule & Logistics
Build level‑2/3 rigging schedules with durations, constraints, and float; coordinate around tool install, shutdowns, and blackout dates.
Plan site logistics: laydown, ingress/egress, rigging routes, floor protection, housekeeping, crane setups, lift sequencing, after‑hours work.
Risk & Compliance
Identify risk items (weight/sling capacity margins, floor loads, vibration limits, contamination control, lift plan approvals, shutdown windows) with mitigation and cost.
Include safety planning assumptions (JHAs, lift plans, permits), cleanroom protocols (gowning, wipe‑downs, bag‑in/bag‑out), and GMP/validation touchpoints where applicable.
Sub/vendor Management
Solicit, level, and lock quotes for crane service, specialty transport, engineered picks/temporary works, anchors/epoxy, rigging gear rental, and disposal.
Bid Package Assembly
Produce complete bid deliverables and present at internal reviews; hand off to Operations with clear assumptions and alternates.
Post‑Bid Support
Respond to clarifications, VE options, and negotiate scope. Upon award, support turnover and early buyout.
Required Qualifications
5+ years in industrial/commercial rigging estimating or heavy‑mech/tool install (data center/pharma/semiconductor preferred).
Strong blueprint/spec literacy (general, structural, MEP, process/tool drawings; lift plans; vendor prints; P&IDs/GA helpful).
Proven ability to model picks, floor loads, and lift paths; practical understanding of cranes, gantries, Versa‑Lifts, jacking/skating systems.
Advanced Excel (production rates, parametrics, sensitivity), Bluebeam Revu (takeoff), scheduling (MS Project or P6).
Experience leveling vendor/sub quotes and writing scope clarifications/exceptions.
Safety‑first mindset; working knowledge of OSHA/ASME B30 rigging standards; cleanroom/GMP basics for pharma/semi.
Clear written and verbal communication; able to defend a number.
Nice‑to‑Have Certifications
NCCCO Signalperson/Rigger (or equivalent), OSHA‑30, TWIC (as needed), 3D lift planning (AutoCAD/Revit/3D Lift Plan), anchor/epoxy installer cards.
Key Performance Indicators (measured quarterly)
Estimate Accuracy: ±10–15% variance estimate‑to‑actual labor/equipment on closed projects.
Hit Rate & Throughput: Qualified bids submitted vs. awards; on‑time submission rate.
RFI Efficiency: Avg. days to resolve critical scope RFIs; % of bids with unresolved criticals at submission (target: 0%).
Schedule Reality: % of operations feedback indicating durations were buildable without re‑baselining.
Risk Capture: # of material risk items identified vs. realized.
Tools You’ll Use
Bluebeam Revu, Excel (power user), MS Project or P6, 3D Lift Plan/AutoCAD (or equivalent), SharePoint/Teams or Procore, and our ERP/estimating templates.
Working Conditions
Office‑based with site walks and pre‑bid meetings (travel as required by pursuit).
Occasional off‑hours work for shutdown reconnaissance.
Bid Package Deliverables (Checklist)
Executive summary & written scope narrative (what’s in/out; assumptions; alternates).
Detailed takeoff with weight/CG data, counts, and rigging gear lists.
Man‑hour build by activity/crew; crew mix and shifts.
Equipment plan (owned vs. rental), crane/gantry sizing calcs, floor load checks.
Levelled sub/vendor quote tab with inclusions/exclusions.
Level‑2/3 schedule with durations, logic ties, and constraints.
Risk register with mitigations and cost impacts.
Safety/quality provisions: lift plan requirements, JHAs, cleanroom/GMP controls, QC/turnover documentation.
Commercials: clarifications/exceptions, escalation, taxes, bonds, insurance notes.
Turnover pack outline for Operations.
Salary & Benefits (fill To Fit Your Market)
Exempt; base $XX–$YY DOE + bonus tied to hit rate and estimate accuracy.
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid training/certifications.
Reporting Line Reports to: Preconstruction Manager or Director of Estimating. Works daily with Operations, Project Management, Safety, and Logistics.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Construction
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MEI Industrial Solutions by 2x.
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