Sr. MEP Estimator

We're Hiring: Sr. MEP Estimator!

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Sr. MEP Estimator to join our team in Monterey Park, CA.

Role: Sr. MEP Estimator

Pay Rate: up to $90/hr

What You'll Do

• Senior level estimator wo specializes in Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief 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 gathering relevant information and determining what information to be used to produce project estimates.
• 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 analyzed data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and profit.
• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos and letters and present recommendations to management.
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 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 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing
• Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting
• Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures
• Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
• Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors’ proposals to quickly 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
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC estimating.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage/union labor rates.
• Knowledge and usage of NECA and MCAA labor productivity.
• Knowledge and usage of RSMeans Cost Estimating online system.
  
  

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!