Estimator II

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Estimator II will develop cost estimate from conceptual design through construction; monitor and reconcile the cost estimate as the design progresses; participate in pre-award value engineering and constructability review discussions; and once the contract is awarded, will review change order proposals, develop a fair and reasonable recommendation, participate in negotiation of changes with the contractor, and prepare the record of negotiation documentation.

Requirements

Must have pipeline experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
3+ years estimating experience with some experience in supporting active horizontal/utility construction projects
Experience in civil and underground utility estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects
Proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
Knowledgeable of presenting graphical data as related to estimating.
Proved accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate experience with estimating presentation to upper management
Must have Heavy Bid experience
Thorough familiarity with MS office suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficient with large-scale estimating software
Experience with Adobe Acrobat is required
Knowledge of work with various types of contracting methods such as, Design/Bid/Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Construction Management At Risk (CMAR), Guarantee Maximum Price (GPM),etc.
Demonstrated proficiency in estimating formats
Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual cost estimates from preliminary planning documents, price alternatives and options, and offer opinions of probable cost for different phasing scenarios that may be discussed.
Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings (e.g., 30%, 60% packages); proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers.
Actively reconcile the internal estimates with those prepared by third-parties; engage the third-party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort.
Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why.
Prepares and reviews material take offs from planning documents as well as engineering drawings. Prepares conceptual and comparative cost study estimates from preliminary sketches. Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems. Prepares estimates by applying unit rates for man hours, labor dollars, material dollars, and construction equipment dollars and all-in unit cost determination, calculating extensions and the application of standard factors, overhead rates and fees. Accumulates, evaluates and documents historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
Prepares and / or reviews final Engineer's estimate. Reviews contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes.
Provides coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development.
Participate in the negotiation meeting with the contractor and: Seek to find points of agreement early in the discussion and document the agreement. Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but contractual attitude. Develop the record of negotiation documentation.
Support the change management process for the projects that are underway or being planned. The candidate will review change order proposals and review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit.
Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope.
Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications.
Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc.
Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits.
Review the material pricing and validate against pricing references.
Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references.
Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark-up caps are not exceeded.
Other duties as assigned.