Estimator II (Closed)

ESTIMATOR II Airside
Assignment: Los Angeles World Airports – Airside Controls Runways 24R 24L
Salary: up to $145.6K annual, depending upon experience
Positions Available: 1

General Duties
• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes the appropriate scope
• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
• Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc.
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references
• Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark-up caps are not exceeded
• Develop the record of negotiation documentation
• Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers
• Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings
• Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems
• Prepare estimates by applying unit rates for man hours, labor dollars, material dollars, and construction equipment dollars and all-in unit cost determination, calculating extensions and the application of standard factors, overhead rates and fees.
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Contribute to the advancement of ADG’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders

Professional Experience Level and Other Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree Engineering or related field
• Three years of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects is required
• Previous experience with airports is highly desirable
• Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
• Demonstrated proficiency estimating formats, including Uniformat II
• Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS Means, Richardsons, etc.
• Proved accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Experience with On-screen Take-off and MC2 is highly desirable
• Microsoft Office Suite

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to submit resume: Tuesday April 21, 2015 @ 4:00pm
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: Estimator II Airside

At a minimum submitted resume must include detailed employment history with:
1) Name & Location of company or government agency
2) Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
3) Positions Held
4) List of Projects/Programs Managed including:
a) project value $$
b) location of assignment
c) roles and responsibilities
d) contribution to each project