Cost Estimator III - Airside

The Tsui Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the aviation sector is on the lookout for a skilled Cost Estimator III to join their dynamic team in Los Angeles. This exciting role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, leading negotiations with contractors, and ensuring accuracy in project budgeting. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in cost estimation and a proven track record in managing teams and negotiating change orders. With a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a team setting, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

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

3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)

Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone

Laptop for work purposes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in engineering and construction projects.
• Experience managing a team and negotiating change orders.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare independent cost estimates for projects during all phases.
• Lead negotiations with contractors and prepare detailed estimates.
• Review and reconcile estimates with third-party proposals.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Negotiation Skills

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Certified Estimating Professional

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

On-Screen Takeoffs

Bluebeam

Prolog

Job description

The Tsui Group is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to join our aviation team as a Cost Estimator III - Airside in Los Angeles County with the following duties.

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepare Independent Cost Estimates to support projects during planning, design and construction.
• Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimate including factors such as Phasing, AirportOperations, Shift, Resources, Time Constraints and Badging impacts.
• Develop a detailed and Independent Cost Estimate from conceptual information and/or engineering drawings.
• Prepare detailed estimates comprising labor hours/composite crew costs, itemized material costs andEquipment cost.
• Provide Constructibility Reports to proactively identify deficiencies and ambiguities; and actively assist the project team to develop a credible cost budget.
• Actively reconcile independent cost estimates with those prepared by third parties; engage the third-party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort.
• Ability to analyze bids from vendors, contractors and subcontractors and align with IndependentCost Estimate.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of work.
• Having the ability to identify necessary field equipment needed by contractors.
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
• Lead Negotiation Meetings with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings.
• Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes.
• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule.

Assist in Change Order negotiations including:

• Review Contractor Potential Change Order Claims for Merit and negotiate to final resolution.
• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit.
• Conduct Weekly Estimate Review Meetings of Contractor Potential Change Notices and prepare Meeting Minutes.
• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes the appropriate scope.
• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications, and airport approved rates.
• Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations, technical aspects of all construction work including Allowances, Bid Line Items and new scope of work.
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits.
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references.
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair andreasonable pricing references using contract blue book and or Cal Trans Rates.
• Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that anymark-up caps are not exceeded.
• Discuss the airport position after the contractor established their position.
• Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but contractualattitude.
• Develop the record of negotiation documentation and provide an Independent Cost Estimate.
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnelthroughout the estimate development.
• Prepare required reports and correspondence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects
• Experience managing a team of cost estimators.
• Demonstrated experience with estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience in getting independent estimates from vendors/contractors as check estimates against contractor proposal estimated costs and negotiations
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.
• Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
• Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience working with outside agencies i.e., FAA, General Services division, LADBS, LADWP, etc.

Education/Training/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Certified estimating professional credentialrequired

Hardware and Software Experience:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.

• Salary Range: $144,000-$149,000
• 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