Senior MEP Estimator for Educational Facilities

The TSUI Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage for

Life and Disability Insurance

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

3% Employer 401k contribution

Cell phone stipend

Laptop provided

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MEP estimating

Cost estimation

Analytical

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Education

BS/BA in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

RS Means

Accubid

Trimble MEP

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

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.