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O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management

Cost Estimator IV

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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O2EPCM, Inc.

is a prominent award-winning 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 seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator/Engineer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.

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

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, 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 estimate 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.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC 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.

Application Requirements

Most updated resume.

Certifications or licenses obtained.

3–4 professional references.

Project list with values, dates, and company of any projects worked.

As set forth in O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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