Estimator IV - Sr. MEP Estimator

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. 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 • 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 Apply tot his job