Estimator IV (MEP)

About the role

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.

Location: Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) - Program Management Office (PMO). Candidates must be willing and able to conduct site visits at any assigned LACCD college or project location as project needs require.

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 to gather relevant information and determine what information is 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 and 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, draft cost estimating reports, memos, and letters, and present recommendations to management
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify value engineering opportunities and cost-savings measures
• Compare cost estimates with contractors' proposals to identify discrepancies
• Develop scopes of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimate the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Experience: 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.

Required Education: A BS/BA