Senior MEP Cost Estimator

Job Title Senior MEP Cost Estimator Job Description Summary This position is responsible for supporting the Development & Commercial Advisory team to successfully deliver cost management services for projects in Japan. You will work in close collaboration with an experienced and diverse team based across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to drive business operations. 本ポジションは、日本国内のプロジェクトにおけるコストマネジメント業務を成功に導くため、Development & Commercial Advisoryチームをサポートする役割を担います。アジア太平洋地域に拠点を置く経験豊富で多様なバックグラウンドを持つメンバーと連携しながら業務を推進していただきます。 Job Description About the Role: Support the Development & Commercial Advisory team in delivering high-quality   MEP cost management   services for projects across Japan Prepare   MEP cost estimates, quotations, and tender documents , while ensuring accurate measurement, valuation, and financial reporting of MEP works Provide market insight on   material and labour trends, subcontractor pricing, supplier networks, procurement methods, and long-lead equipment   such as generators, UPS, and chillers Review variation order quotations, conduct cost analysis and value engineering, and support negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers Collaborate with clients and project teams through key meetings and design reviews, providing proactive problem-solving and expert advice on commercial and contractual matters Ensure all commercial activities are delivered in compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and local construction practices in Japan About You: Strong experience in   MEP cost estimating, quantity measurement, tendering, and commercial management   within construction, project, or development environments Good understanding of the   Japan construction market , including general contractor and MEP subcontractor relationships, procurement methods, supply chains, and local pricing practices Familiarity with suppliers and agencies supporting key long-lead equipment such as   generators, UPS, chillers, and other critical MEP systems Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to assess variation orders, support negotiations, manage cost reporting, and contribute to value engineering initiatives Effective communicator with a proactive and collaborative working style, comfortable engaging with culturally diverse teams across Asia Pacific Good understanding of the typical construction contracts used in Japan, with the ability to support contractual compliance, quality assurance, and commercial decision-making 1.   契約・コストマネジメント 機械設備・電気設備（ MEP ）に関するコスト見積、積算、見積書および入札関連資料の作成 MEP 工事における数量算出および出来高評価の実施 MEP 専門工事会社の資材費・労務費市場の動向、単価およびゼネコンのマークアップに関する分析・把握 日本におけるゼネコンと MEP 専門工事会社の商慣習および関係性の理解 発電機、 UPS （無停電電源装置）、チラーなどの主要設備について、国内サプライヤーや海外メーカーの国内代理店・販売代理店に関する市場調査・分析 日本の建設業界における一般的な調達手法およびサプライチェーンの理解 プロジェクトの進捗管理のため、主要会議（オンライン・対面）および設計レビューへの参加 工事コストの適切な管理および財務レポーティングの実施 MEP 工事に関する追加・変更工事（ Variation Order ）の見積査定および必要に応じた施工会社との価格交渉 コスト分析およびバリューエンジニアリングを実施し、特に MEP