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Cost Estimator V

Cost Estimator V

The Tsui GroupLos Angeles, CA, US
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

The Tsui Group is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to join our aviation team as a Cost Estimator V in Los Angeles County with the following duties.

Essential Job Duties :

  • Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work
  • Direct and manage other estimators / estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed
  • Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit
  • Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
  • Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope
  • Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
  • Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
  • Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation
  • Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates
  • Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
  • Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
  • Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development
  • Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products
  • Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

  • 20+ years of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects
  • Education and Professional Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
  • Master's degree strongly preferred
  • Hardware and Software Experience :

  • Demonstrated proficiency estimating formats, including Uniformat II
  • Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS Means, Richardsons, etc.
  • Proficient with large-scale estimating software
  • Experience with On-screen Take-off and MC2 is highly desirable
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Other Qualifications :

  • Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus
  • Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
  • Establish a personable, but contractual stance with the contractor
  • Has demonstratable specialized experience / area of expertise.
  • Previous experience with public airport projects is a must; experience within a commercial airport terminal is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
  • Benefits

  • Salary Range : $194,000-$199,000
  • Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
  • 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
  • 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
  • 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
  • Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
  • Laptop for work purposes
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