Construction Estimator IV General Trades in Los Angeles

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Job Description

Location: Los Angeles Community College District - PMO

Position Description:

• Senior level estimator who 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 visits gathering relevant information and determine 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 analyze 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 recommendation to management.
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10-15 years 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 two 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’ proposal 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.

Qualifications:

• Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates
• Knowledge and use of RS Means including NECA and MCAA labor productivity
• Knowledge and use of RS Means Cost Estimating online system

Benefits:

1. Compensation: Salary between $165,000 - $195,000 per year. This is an exempt position. The payroll cycle is every two weeks.

2. Holidays: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.

3. Personal Time-Off (PTO): 120 Hours paid PTO for vacation and sick time. Accrual begins on the first day of employment. Additional PTO will follow Owais Construction Group policy and procedures.

4. License, Certificate, and Professional Development: Owais Construction Group will reimburse you for license and/or certificate renewal fees and industry-related education, with a passing grade of B or above, up to $1,000 per year.

5. Insurance: Participation in the Owais Construction Group medical, dental, and vision insurance(s). Owais Construction Group provides paid medical and heavily discounted premiums for dental and vision coverage. We currently carry Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross plan options.

6. 401(k) Plan: Owais Construction Group will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of your salary deferrals up to 3% of your compensation plus 50% of your next 2% salary deferrals. For example, if you defer 5%, your total match will equal 4% of your compensation.

7. Employee discount.

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