Senior MEP Estimator: Cost & Change-Order Expert

PMCS Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. in the Los Angeles, CA area is seeking an Estimator IV (MEP) to lead cost estimating for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects.

The role requires extensive experience with building cost estimates, MEP systems, and multiple contracting forms. Responsibilities include evaluating bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and collaborating with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

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.
• 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 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 material takeoffs and quantity surveys for MEP systems.

Skills

Estimating experience

MEP estimating

Cost estimating

Contract pricing

Communication

Negotiation

Mathematical skills

Education

BS/BA in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

RS Means

Accubid

Trimble MEP

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

PMCS Group, Inc. in the Los Angeles, CA area is seeking an Estimator IV (MEP) to lead cost estimating for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects.

The role requires extensive experience with building cost estimates, MEP systems, and multiple contracting forms. Responsibilities include evaluating bids, performing quantity takeoffs, and collaborating with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.