Senior MEP Estimator – Cost & Value Leader Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Engineering

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

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…