Estimator IV - Senior MEP

The TSUI Group; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 153.000 - 158.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage for

Life and Disability Insurance

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

3% Employer 401k contribution

Cell phone stipend

Laptop provided

Zusammenfassung

The Tsui Group is seeking an experienced Estimator IV for a large educational client in Los Angeles County. The role focuses on MEP estimating, cost containment, and value engineering across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

You will prepare cost estimates from drawings and specifications, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, and collaborate with PMO, engineers, and architects to drive accurate, timely proposals.

Qualifikationen

• 10 years minimum recent professional experience in complete cost estimates for building construction types I–V as defined by the State building code.
• 5–7 years of MEP estimating experience.
• BS/BA in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Expert in cost estimating and contract pricing; knowledgeable in Design Build, Design Bid Build, and Job Order Contracting.
• Full knowledge of construction methods and local labor/material costs; MEP systems knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Prepare construction cost estimates from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
• Perform material takeoffs and quantify MEP components (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Evaluate bids, change orders, value engineering, and quotes for accuracy.
• Analyze data on material, labor, equipment, and profit to inform estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify cost-saving measures.
• Develop scope of work from RFI/RFC and estimate detailed costs independent of contractor proposals.
• Conduct site visits to gather information for estimates.
• Compare internal estimates with contractor proposals to identify discrepancies.

Kenntnisse

MEP estimating

Cost estimation

Analytical

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

BS/BA in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

RS Means

Accubid

Trimble MEP

Bluebeam Revu

Jobbeschreibung

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