Cost Estimator Iv

2 months ago

Los Angeles, United States KKCS Full time

**WHO IS KKCS**

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 85 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

**OFFICES**

Founded in Oakland in 1987, KKCS has expanded to offer services across California and in major markets nationwide.

**Los Angeles**

2101 E. El Segundo Blvd, Suite 320

El Segundo, CA 90245

213.488.0900 p

213.488.5113 f

**San Diego**

Knoll Center, 501 W. Broadway, Suite 800

San Diego, CA 92101

619.400.4838 p

**Antioch**

5093 Lone Tree Way

Antioch, CA 94531

925.775.4645 p

**New York City**

17 Battery Place, Suite 1328

New York, NY 10004

212.904.1949 p

212.904.1759 f

**Anaheim**

2400 East Katella Ave, Suite 867

Anaheim, CA 92806

714.464.6224 p

213.488.5113 f

**Boston**

470 Atlantic Ave, Suite 400

Boston, MA 02210

617.273.8443 p

617.273.8001 f

**Seattle**

Columbia Center

701 Fifth Ave. S, 42nd Floor

Seattle, WA 98104

206.200.0089 p

206.262.8001 f

**Estimator IV - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)**

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- $142,000 - $147,000 annual salary
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
- 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
- Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
- Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
- Employee Assistance Program

**POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- 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 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, 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’ proposals 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.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**

**Required Experience & Education**
- 10 years minimum recent professional experience in the preparation of c

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