Construction Estimating Analyst

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Construction Estimating Analyst for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:

• Generates and updates Prevailing Wage table per current market trends
• Research, collects, and updates construction material costs and indexes
• Assists cost estimators in various comparison analysis on construction cost estimates
• Assists in reviewing contractors' claims and proposals for accountability
• Reviews analysis of construction life cycle costs
• Prepares and conduct cost benefit analysis
• Provides support in construction costs and bid review and comparisons
• Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services
• Prepares special reports and research pertaining to construction cost trends and activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of full-time paid professional experience in cost estimating and data analysis
• Minimum 2 years of experience in public agencies performing related duties assigned
• Experience in developing, organizing and maintaining cost data tables

Minimum Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or any related field

OR

• Candidates without the required degree must have additional 4 years of the required experience to compensate for the education requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of science research and analytical methods
• Ability to analyze construction cost trends and generate graphs, database, and reports and prepare presentations for stakeholders
• Ability to compare the cost estimates with contractor proposals or bids to identify significant differences and probable causes for the discrepancies
• Ability to work independently and without supervision
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Salary Range:$115,000-$120,000
• 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)
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes