Senior Estimator (MEP)

Cordoba Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $170,000 - $187,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cordoba is seeking a Senior Estimator (MEP - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) to support the Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate is a senior-level construction estimating professional responsible for developing, reviewing, and validating cost estimates for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems on complex building and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator, this role prepares detailed estimates based on project scope, design documents, and specifications; evaluates consultant and contractor cost proposals for accuracy, completeness, and cost containment; and assists in resolving pricing discrepancies. The Estimator IV (MEP) conducts site visits, gathers project data, prepares estimates for change orders and extra work, and develops reports and cost analyses to support project planning, budgeting, and successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years minimum of recent professional experience in the preparation of complete costestimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building codeincluding 5 - 7 years of MEP estimating.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related degree.Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted forthe required education on a year for year basis.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Pluming (MEP) trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead 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.
• 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 estimatesand price recommendations.
• Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy andcompleteness of estimates.
• Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment andprofit.
• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos, letters, and presentrecommendation to management.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify value engineeringopportunities 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 ofthose 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.

Benefits

• Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Cordoba Corporation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior