Senior Construction Cost Estimator (MEP/Design-Build)

CLMI Group, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k plan

401k matching

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

CLMI Group, LLC seeks a seasoned construction cost estimator to support the Los Angeles Community College District PMO, conducting site visits as needed. You will prepare estimates, takeoffs for MEP systems, evaluate bids, and drive value engineering with project teams.

Requirements include a BS/BA in a related field or 14 years of experience in lieu of degree, 10+ years in cost estimating for large buildings, and strong knowledge of Design-Build and contract pricing.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Alternative: 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of a four-year degree.
• Ten years minimum in cost estimating for large building projects, including 5–7 years MEP estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Perform takeoffs for MEP systems and scope of work.
• Evaluate bids and change orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and architects on value engineering.

Skills

Cost estimating

Contract pricing

Design-Build

MEP estimating

Construction methods

Excel calculations

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

14 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

RS Means

Accubid

Trimble MEP

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

CLMI Group, LLC seeks a seasoned construction cost estimator to support the Los Angeles Community College District PMO, conducting site visits as needed. You will prepare estimates, takeoffs for MEP systems, evaluate bids, and drive value engineering with project teams.

Requirements include a BS/BA in a related field or 14 years of experience in lieu of degree, 10+ years in cost estimating for large buildings, and strong knowledge of Design-Build and contract pricing.