Cost Estimator V

The Tsui Group is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate to join our aviation team as a Cost Estimator V in Los Angeles County with the following duties.

 Essential Job Duties:

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work
• Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed
• Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit
• Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
• Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation
• Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates
• Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development
• Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• 20+ years of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects

Education and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Master's degree strongly preferred

Hardware and Software Experience:

• Demonstrated proficiency estimating formats, including Uniformat II
• Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS Means, Richardsons, etc.
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Experience with On-screen Take-off and MC2 is highly desirable
• Microsoft Office Suite

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
• Has demonstratable specialized experience/area of expertise.
• Previous experience with public airport projects is a must; experience within a commercial airport terminal is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations 

• Salary Range: $194,000-$199,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes