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. 

Position: Cost Estimator IV

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

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time

Instructions:

•  Review the position description below.

•  Prime firms may submit up to three (3) resumes for their own firm, as well as up to three (3) 
resumes for each of their subconsultant firms.

•  Please complete the qualifications and resume template provided with this resume call. Resume to 
be no more than 3 pages single sided.

•  Any incomplete submissions or submissions made not utilizing the provided templates will not be 
considered.

•  Please ensure that all applications submitted fulfill the minimum requirements.

•  Submit the Position Qualifications Template with Resumes via Planet Bids by the due date 
specified above.

•  Direct any questions regarding this posting to the Planet Bids site.

•  Do not contact District personnel or campus staff regarding this request.

•  If a resume is submitted by more than one team, all submissions of that resume will be 
discarded.

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:

• 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.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. 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.   

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