Cost Estimator IV

KKCS
Los Angeles, California

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Program Management | Construction Management

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 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals to its staff 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, 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 more money to be available to the agencies we serve, which will inevitably be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

SENIOR MEP ESTIMATOR - SCHOOL FACILITIES

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $145,600 - $153,920 annually
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking a highly experienced Estimator IV – Senior MEP Estimator to support the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Program Management Office. This senior-level role focuses on estimating for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes and reports directly to the PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief Estimator under

Requisition: SAC-476 at their Program Management Office (PMO) in Monterey Park, CA . This is a full-time, onsite, contract position that offers an exciting opportunity in a high-impact and publicly funded environment.

Position Description:

Prepare comprehensive construction cost estimates for MEP scopes based on drawings, outlines, and specifications.
Evaluate consultant cost estimates for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Assess contractors' cost proposals, including for change orders and extra work.
Conduct site visits and incorporate findings into cost projections.
Analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Prepare and present technical cost reports, recommendations, and memoranda.
Develop scope and pricing documents based on RFIs/RFCs.
Review and validate quotes, value engineering reports, and claims.
Use cost databases, vendor quotes, and historical data to refine estimates.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of experience in cost estimating for building construction (Type I–V per State Building Code), including 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
Strong expertise in MEP estimating and Job Order Contracting (JOC).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience on a year-for-year basis).
Expert understanding of construction methods and local labor/material costs.
Proven ability to independently estimate scopes of work and compare against contractor proposals.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple estimates in a high-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications: