Cost Estimator Iv - Los Angeles, United States - KKCS

KKCS

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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

WHO IS KKCS
Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization.

The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 85 professionals in our regional offices.

KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country.

We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer.

This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community.

At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

OFFICES
Founded in Oakland in 1987, KKCS has expanded to offer services across California and in major markets nationwide.

Los Angeles
2101 E. El Segundo Blvd, Suite 320

El Segundo, CA 90245

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San Diego
Knoll Center, 501 W. Broadway, Suite 800

San Diego, CA 92101

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Antioch
5093 Lone Tree Way

Antioch, CA 94531

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New York City
17 Battery Place, Suite 1328

New York, NY 10004

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Anaheim
2400 East Katella Ave, Suite 867

Anaheim, CA 92806

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Boston
470 Atlantic Ave, Suite 400

Boston, MA 02210

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Seattle
Columbia Center

701 Fifth Ave. S, 42nd Floor

Seattle, WA 98104

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Estimator IV - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $142,000 - $147,000 annual salary

Companypaid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Companypaid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
Companypaid longterm (LTD) insurance
Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
Employee Assistance Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Pluming (MEP) trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead 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 costestimating 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.
Conduct material takeoffs and quantity surveys for MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components.
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, letters, and present recommendation to management.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify value engineering opportunities and costsavings measures.
Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors' proposals to 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 independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to perform basic calculations in Excel.