Senior Estimator MEP

At Cumming Group you will work on some of the worlds most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally an extremely diverse project portfolio and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring a MEP Senior Estimator to support educational facility projects located in Monterey Park CA. This is a highly visible high-impact role in a professional construction program that will put you at the forefront of building the educational future for the Los Angeles community. We encourage those seeking a challenging role that will give them ample opportunity to engage and impact the community with their talents to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (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 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.
• Collaborate with project managers engineers and architects to identify value engineering opportunities and cost-savings measures.
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
• Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors proposal to 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform basic calculations in Excel.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated below may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• A minimum of ten (10) 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 5-7 years of MEP estimating.
• Expert in theories principles and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
• Expert in Design Build Design Bid Build and JOC (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.
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates preferred.
• Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity preferred.
• Knowledge and use of RS Means Accubid Trimble MEP or Bluebeam Revu software preferred.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

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In addition to base salary Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program