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Estimator IV - Sr. MEP Estimator

The Tsui Group

Monterey Park, CA


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Full Job Description

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.

Requirements

Minimum 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
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