Estimator IV - Senior MEP at The Tsui Group in Los Angeles, CA

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 with the below duties:

• 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 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.

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 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 for the 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

• Salary Range: $153,000-$158,000

• 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