Senior Estimator

Morgner Construction Management seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Estimator to join our team.

Below is a list ofduties, requirements, and experience required.

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Previous experience with public airport projects.
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software.
• Ten years of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects.
• Previous experience managing a small estimating department is desirable.
• Experience as a conceptual estimator is desirable.
• Electrical or Mechanical Estimating ability is desirable.

Minimum Requirements Required Experience/Skills:

• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit.
• 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.
• Discuss the LAWA position after the contractor established their position. Share the basis of the LAWA position to ensure fair and reasonable understanding.
• Seek to find points of agreement early in the discussion and document the agreements.
• Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but contractual attitude.
• 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 PDG’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.

Required Education/Professional Experience Levels:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Ten years of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects is required.
• Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing.
• Establish a personable, but contractual stance with the contractor.
• 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.

Hardware/Software Knowledge/Other Requirements:

• 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

Specific Requirements/Notes:

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• Maybe required to work past regular work shift if needed.
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed.
• This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday.
• Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $151,840.00 - $172,640.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person