The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as an Estimator IV - Sr. MEP Estimator for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:
- Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief Estimator.
- Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
- Prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.
- Evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy, uniformity and completeness.
- Prepare fair cost estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.
- Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors' bids vary from the construction cost estimate.
- Conduct construction/project site visits gathering relevant information and determine what information to be used to produce project estimates.
- Evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations.
- Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and completeness of estimates.
- Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and profit.
- Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos and letters and present recommendation to management.
- Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
RequirementsMinimum Required Qualifications: - 10 years minimum recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code including two years in a supervisory capacity.
- BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
- Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
- Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting.
- Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
- Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
- Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
- Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors' proposal to quickly identify discrepancies.
- Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: - Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
- Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates
- Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity
- Knowledge and use of RSMeans Cost Estimating online system
Benefits - Salary Range: $151,000-$156,000
- Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee*
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
- 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
- 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
- 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
- Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
- Laptop for work purposes
