Senior Estimator (Closed)

 SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Assignment:       Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP)
Salary:                  $145.6K to $172.6K annual base salary depending upon experience

KEY IDENTIFIERS FOR THE POSITION

• Previous experience with public airport projects
• Previous experience with public light rail projects
• Previous experience with Consolidated Rental Car Facilities
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Ten years of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects. Management experience is desirable.
• Previous experience managing multiple tasks is very desirable.
• Experience as a conceptual estimator is very desirable.
• Electrical or Mechanical Estimating ability is desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide Independent Cost Estimates (I.C.E.)
• Review proposals and evaluate/analyze merited cost
• 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
• Negotiating or preparing estimates for others to negotiate is a large part of our work so prior negotiation experience is desirable
• The ability to understand the contract as it pertains to change management is essential
• The ability to adapt and utilize LAWA’s Change Management procedures is essential
• 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
• Actively reconcile the internal estimates with those prepared by third-parties; engage the third- party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort
• 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.
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
• Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimate
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development
• Train subordinate estimating personnel when necessary
• Contribute to the advancement of LAMP’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders
• Proved accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous position
• Effective oral and written communication skills

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated proficiency estimating formats, including Uniformat II
• Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS Means, Lee Saylor, Trade Services, Equipment Watch, Richardsons, etc.
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Experience with On-screen Take-off is highly desirable
• Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LEVEL/OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus
• Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
• Establish a personable, but contractual stance with the contractor
• Ten years of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects is required
• Previous experience with public airport projects is a must; experience within a commercial airport terminal or light rail system are highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred

ELEMENT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/NOTES

• May assume other duties as required/needed
• Maybe required to work past regular work shift
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline to submit resume:  
On or before Wednesday October 7, 2020 @ 12:00 pm noon (late submissions cannot be accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line:  LAWA Senior Estimator
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Recruitment # PC1157