Estimator IV

About the role

Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator

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

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
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