Estimator IV

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management is seeking a senior cost estimator specialized in MEP to join the PMO Program Controls team onsite in Southern California.

The role focuses on planning and preparing comprehensive cost estimates for complex buildings, with emphasis on MEP trades and design-build contracts. The candidate should have at least 10 years of professional estimating experience, including 5–7 years in MEP estimating, strong knowledge of cost data, and

Qualifications

• Ten years minimum of 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 may be substituted 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates from drawings, outlines, and specs.
• Prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.
• Evaluate cost-estimating deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare fair estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.
• Conduct site visits to gather information for estimates.
• Perform material takeoffs and quantity surveys for MEP systems.
• Evaluate pricing documents and vendor data for estimates.
• Compile data on factors influencing costs (materials, labor, equipment, profit).
• Prepare technical evaluations, memos, and presentations for management.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and architects to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Develop scope of work from RFIs/RFCs and estimate detailed costs.

Skills

Cost estimating expertise

Design-Build / Job Order Contracting

Cost analysis & pricing

Excel & basic calculations

Education

BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

RS Means

Accubid

Trimble MEP

Bluebeam Revu

NECA & MCAA labor data

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc.is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits:

Position Description:

• 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:

• Ten (10) years minimum of 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.

THIS POSITION IS ONSITE AND YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN SOUNTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BE CONSIDERED

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.