Construction Cost Estimator

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Construction Cost Estimator for a large educational client in the Pasadena area.  The Cost Estimator will be responsible for helping the Planning, Design & Construction division keep project budgets on track with the following duties:

Job Duties: 

• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for select trades. Be technically savvy.
• Analyze documentation, such as blueprints and other data, to prepare materials, cost, time and labor estimates.
• Break down all expenses and prepare reports to assist management in the organizing, planning and scheduling of work.
• Collect cost data to estimate total costs for both current and future projects.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assistance using limited preliminary design documents/information.
• Develop subcontract interest in projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
• Qualify and level subcontractors' proposals according to project specifics.
• Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages. 
• Prepare detailed critical path job schedules. 
• Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality. 
• Interact with clients, architects, engineers to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc. 
• Consult with construction foremen, vendors, clients and management personnel to discuss estimates and resolve issues that may arise. 
• Perform onsite investigations during the course of a project and make adjustments to project budgets as needed 
• Recommend ways to reduce costs in the areas of labor, materials and assembly to benefit the company. 
• Track actual costs as a project develops and assesses cost effectiveness of projects, services or products 
• Set up cost reporting and monitoring procedures and systems to streamline the process.

Required Degree 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.  

Minimum Required Experience: 

• Minimum of 10 years of full time professional relevant experience. 
• Relevant Construction Estimating experience including conceptual budgeting. 
• Extensive knowledge of industry practices, procedures, and market trends. 
• Proficient with commercial estimating software such as: MC2, Timberline/SageCRE, QuickBid, On-Screen 
• Excellent leadership, personable, communication, and written skills. 
• Ability to interact, develop, and maintain a positive professional relationship with all levels of personnel. 
• Meet deadlines with minimal supervision. 
• Review basic software generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and integrity. 

Additional Preferred Experience: 

• A leader that assumes total responsibility for their work. 
• A Team Player that works well with others. 
• Dedicated, well organized, able to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks. 
• Detailed oriented with the ability to focus on quality, accuracy, and attention to detail. 
• Maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines. 
• Excellent leadership, personable, communication, and written skills. 
• Ability to interact, develop, and maintain a positive professional relationship with all levels of personnel. 
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning. 

• Salary Range: $100,000-$145,000
• 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

Salary : $100,000 - $145,000