E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Senior Estimator
US-CA-Los Angeles
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expE2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services. The Senior Estimator will support utility clients by developing cost estimates, monitoring design progress, and participating in negotiations and change management processes.
Environmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Estimator is expected to, and have experience in, developing estimates from pre-FEED information in addition to more traditional estimate development from detailed engineering packages
Estimator is expected to proactively reach out to others involved in pre-Feed to gather sufficient information to develop initial estimate
Develop conceptual cost estimates from preliminary planning documents, price alternatives and options, and offer opinions of probable cost for different phasing scenarios that may be discussed
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
Prepares and reviews material take offs from planning documents as well as engineering drawings
Prepares conceptual and comparative cost study estimates from preliminary sketches
Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems
Prepares 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
Accumulates, evaluates and documents historical cost data for the development of future estimates
Prepares and / or reviews final Engineer's estimate. Reviews contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
Provides coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development. Trains estimating personnel when necessary
Participate in the negotiation meeting with the contractor and seek to find points of agreement early in the discussion and document the agreement
Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but contractual attitude
Develop the record of negotiation documentation
Support the change management process for the projects that are underway or being planned. The candidate will review change order proposals and review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit
Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes 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 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
Qualification
Required
Must have Heavy Bid experience
Thorough familiarity with MS office suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficient with large-scale estimating software
Experience with Adobe Acrobat is required
Knowledge of work with various types of contracting methods such as, Design/Bid/Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Construction Management At Risk (CMAR), Guarantee Maximum Price (GPM), etc
Demonstrated proficiency in estimating formats
Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources
Must have pipeline experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
5-10 years estimating experience with some experience in supporting active horizontal/utility construction projects
1-2 years minimum of civil and underground utility estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects
Proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
Knowledgeable of presenting graphical data as related to estimating
Proved accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate experience with estimating presentation to upper management
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Dedicated to “Excellence in Engineering,” E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
501-1000 employees
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