Cost Estimator IV

Position Title: Cost Estimator IV

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator/Engineer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the successful planning and execution of electrical projects.

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
  
  

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/

Position: Cost Estimator IV

Salary Range: $150,000 - $156,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Position Description:

• Senior level estimator who specializes in General trades to report to PMO Program Controls
  
  

Manager and Chief 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.

• 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 and letters and present
  
  

recommendation to management.

• Very familiar with CSI Master Format (with Uni-format is a plus) major new divisions.
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10-15 years 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 two

years in a supervisory capacity.

• Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
• Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting
• Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
• Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
• Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors' proposal to quickly 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.

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or 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.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates
• Knowledge and use of RS Means including NECA and MCAA labor productivity
• Knowledge and use of RS Means Cost Estimating online system
  
  

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

• Most updated resume
• Certifications or Licenses obtained
• 3-4 Professional References
• Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked
  
  

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
  
  

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.