Estimator IV - Senior MEP

The Tsui Group•Los Angeles, CA

10h

About The Position

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as an Estimator IV for a large educational client within Los Angeles County. This is a senior-level estimator position specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades, reporting to the PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator. The role involves planning and preparing construction cost estimates from drawings, outlines, and specifications, evaluating consultant estimates, and preparing fair cost estimates for contractor proposals for extra work. The position also requires conducting site visits, performing material takeoffs for MEP systems, evaluating pricing documents and historical data, and compiling data on factors influencing costs. The estimator will prepare technical evaluations and reports, collaborate with project teams on value engineering, and compare cost estimates with contractor proposals to identify discrepancies. The ability to develop scopes of work and estimate their costs independently, work independently and as part of a team, and perform basic calculations in Excel are essential.

Requirements

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
5 - 7 years of MEP estimating experience
BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related degree.
Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
Expert in Design Build, Design Bid Build and Job Order Contracting forms of contracting.
Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
Full knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, and industry standards.
Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates.
Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity.
Knowledge and use of RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct material takeoffs and quantity surveys for MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components.
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, letters, and present recommendation to management.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify value engineering opportunities and cost-savings measures.
Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors’ proposal to 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 independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform basic calculations in Excel.