Cost Estimator Scheduler IV
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for prose. No job title heading, no Job ID. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Keep substantive info.
We need sections: About the role? The posting includes description of company and role. Could have "About the role" or "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Qualifications", "Skills", "Benefits", "Pay", "Schedule". Only include sections if real content.
We have:
- Company description: KAYGEN is an emerging leader... (company description). Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". But we need headings from list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We have responsibilities: bullet list under Job Description.
We have Minimum Required Qualifications: list.
We have Preferred Qualifications: list.
We have Benefits: list (Free Healthcare Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Free Life Insurance, Sick Time Off). Also mention "Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here..." but that's likely application instruction? It's a link to talent community; maybe considered boilerplate? It's part of benefits? It says "Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here. A unique and exclusive talent community supported by KAYGEN, that includes programs like: Mentorship Program Certifications Referrals Family and Wellness benefits Continuous Growth and Career Development". This seems like additional benefits/community. Could be considered Benefits section content. We'll include that as part of Benefits.
Pay: not specified. No pay info. So we should NOT include Pay section.
Schedule: not specified (duration 12 Month). That's schedule? Duration is 12 Month contract. Could be considered Schedule? The instruction: include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It states Duration: 12 Month. That's schedule info (contract length). So we can include Schedule section with that detail.
We also have Location: Los Angeles, CA. Could be part of About the role or maybe a short p.
We need to not repeat job title as heading.
We need to preserve all substantive info: company description, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, benefits, duration, location.
We should not include duplicated lines. Ensure no boilerplate like "At KAYGEN, people are at the heart..." that's actually substantive culture description; we can include maybe under About the role or a separate section? Could be part of About the role.
We need to decide sections:
- About the role: could include company overview and role summary (Senior level estimator...). Might combine.
- Responsibilities: bullet list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe Minimum Required Qualifications.
- Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But we already have Requirements. Could treat Minimum as Requirements, Preferred as Qualifications.
- Skills: maybe list of skills from preferred (detail-oriented, math, communication). Could be separate Skills section.
- Benefits: list.
- Schedule: duration.
We must not create empty sections.
Let's extract content:
Company description: "KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries."
Role summary: "Job Title: Scheduler IV Location: Los Angeles, CA Duration: 12 Month Job Description: Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Pluming (MEP) trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator."
We can combine location and duration maybe in About the role or Schedule.
Responsibilities bullets:
- 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.
Minimum Required Qualifications bullets:
- 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.
- Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications bullets:
- Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates.
- Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity.
- Knowledge and use of RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Culture paragraph: "At KAYGEN, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued, empowered, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. Our candidate-first approach means we are committed to understanding your career goals and connecting you with opportunities that align with your aspirations, skills, and potential. Whether you're taking the next step in your career or searching for your dream opportunity, KAYGEN is more than a staffing partner—we're a community dedicated to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive. Join us and discover a place where your talent is recognized, your ambitions are supported, and your future is built alongside a team that invests in your success every step of the way. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com."
Benefits: "Benefits:Free Healthcare Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanFree Life InsuranceSick Time Off Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here. A unique and exclusive talent community supported by KAYGEN, that includes programs like:Mentorship ProgramCertificationsReferralsFamily and Wellness benefitsContinuous Growth and Career Development"
We need to format benefits as list items.
Schedule: Duration: 12 Month.
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
We could include location and duration in About the role or Schedule. Since we have Schedule section, we can put duration there. Location could be in About the role as a short p.
We must not include duplicated lines.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. The Scheduler IV position is based in Los Angeles, CA and reports to the PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator as a senior level estimator specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades.
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 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates.
- Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity.
- Knowledge and use of RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and
for prose. No job title heading, no Job ID. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Keep substantive info. We need sections: About the role? The posting includes description of company and role. Could have "About the role" or "Responsibilities", "Requirements", "Qualifications", "Skills", "Benefits", "Pay", "Schedule". Only include sections if real content. We have: - Company description: KAYGEN is an emerging leader... (company description). Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". But we need headings from list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have responsibilities: bullet list under Job Description. We have Minimum Required Qualifications: list. We have Preferred Qualifications: list. We have Benefits: list (Free Healthcare Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Free Life Insurance, Sick Time Off). Also mention "Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here..." but that's likely application instruction? It's a link to talent community; maybe considered boilerplate? It's part of benefits? It says "Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here. A unique and exclusive talent community supported by KAYGEN, that includes programs like: Mentorship Program Certifications Referrals Family and Wellness benefits Continuous Growth and Career Development". This seems like additional benefits/community. Could be considered Benefits section content. We'll include that as part of Benefits. Pay: not specified. No pay info. So we should NOT include Pay section. Schedule: not specified (duration 12 Month). That's schedule? Duration is 12 Month contract. Could be considered Schedule? The instruction: include Schedule section only if posting actually states them. It states Duration: 12 Month. That's schedule info (contract length). So we can include Schedule section with that detail. We also have Location: Los Angeles, CA. Could be part of About the role or maybe a short p. We need to not repeat job title as heading. We need to preserve all substantive info: company description, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, benefits, duration, location. We should not include duplicated lines. Ensure no boilerplate like "At KAYGEN, people are at the heart..." that's actually substantive culture description; we can include maybe under About the role or a separate section? Could be part of About the role. We need to decide sections: - About the role: could include company overview and role summary (Senior level estimator...). Might combine. - Responsibilities: bullet list of duties. - Requirements: maybe Minimum Required Qualifications. - Qualifications: maybe Preferred Qualifications? But we already have Requirements. Could treat Minimum as Requirements, Preferred as Qualifications. - Skills: maybe list of skills from preferred (detail-oriented, math, communication). Could be separate Skills section. - Benefits: list. - Schedule: duration. We must not create empty sections. Let's extract content: Company description: "KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries." Role summary: "Job Title: Scheduler IV Location: Los Angeles, CA Duration: 12 Month Job Description: Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Pluming (MEP) trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator." We can combine location and duration maybe in About the role or Schedule. Responsibilities bullets: - 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. Minimum Required Qualifications bullets: - 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. - Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. - 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. Preferred Qualifications bullets: - Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates. - Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity. - Knowledge and use of RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu. - Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness. - Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Effective communication and negotiation skills. Culture paragraph: "At KAYGEN, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued, empowered, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. Our candidate-first approach means we are committed to understanding your career goals and connecting you with opportunities that align with your aspirations, skills, and potential. Whether you're taking the next step in your career or searching for your dream opportunity, KAYGEN is more than a staffing partner—we're a community dedicated to helping you grow, succeed, and thrive. Join us and discover a place where your talent is recognized, your ambitions are supported, and your future is built alongside a team that invests in your success every step of the way. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com." Benefits: "Benefits:Free Healthcare Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanFree Life InsuranceSick Time Off Achieve your Kaizen by clicking here. A unique and exclusive talent community supported by KAYGEN, that includes programs like:Mentorship ProgramCertificationsReferralsFamily and Wellness benefitsContinuous Growth and Career Development" We need to format benefits as list items. Schedule: Duration: 12 Month. Location: Los Angeles, CA. We could include location and duration in About the role or Schedule. Since we have Schedule section, we can put duration there. Location could be in About the role as a short p. We must not include duplicated lines. Now produce HTML:
About the role
KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. The Scheduler IV position is based in Los Angeles, CA and reports to the PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator as a senior level estimator specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades.
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 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates.
- Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity.
- Knowledge and use of RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and