Construction Estimating Analyst / Construction Estimator - Los Angeles CA

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Construction Estimating Analyst to manage cost analysis and data for construction projects. The ideal candidate will be experienced in cost estimating within public agencies and possess strong analytical and communication skills. If you are adept at research and can work independently, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of cost estimating and data analysis experience.
• Experience in public agencies performing related duties.
• Skills in analyzing cost trends and preparing reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Generate and update Prevailing Wage table per market trends.
• Conduct research on construction material costs.
• Assist in reviewing contractor claims and proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

4 years of experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING ANALYST

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

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

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 and probable causes for the discrepancies
• Ability to work independently and without supervision
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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.