Sr. MEP Estimator

About Us

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients.

Job Summary

Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team!

This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Community College District. The ideal candidate for the Sr. MEP Estimator position is a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical cost estimating for building construction projects, including supervisory experience. They possess expert knowledge in cost estimating principles, JOC contracting, local labor/material costs, and construction methods. This candidate is highly skilled at evaluating contractor proposals, developing independent estimates, and identifying cost discrepancies. A background in engineering, architecture, or construction management is required, and proficiency in tools like RSMeans, eGordian, and knowledge of union labor rates is highly preferred. They thrive in fast-paced environments and are detail-oriented, analytical, and effective communicators.

Responsibilities

• Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical 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.
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• 10 years minimum recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or 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 estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Education:

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related degree.
• Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates
• Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity
• Knowledge and use of RSMeans Cost Estimating online system

Benefits Package Overview:

• PTO: 120 hours per year for vacation and sick time
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays
• Insurance: 100% premium coverage (up to $400/month) for medical, vision, and dental
• Professional Development: Up to $1,000 annually for license renewals and education
• 401(k): Employer match: 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%, vested immediately
• Participation in industry events