Estimator IV - Senior MEP

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as an Estimator IV for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below 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