Construction Estimator**

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 73,643 - 107,657; Full time

Job summary

A municipal utility provider in California seeks a Construction Estimator to create accurate cost estimates for various construction projects. The ideal candidate must have two years of relevant experience in building estimating or inspection, possess strong knowledge of cost calculations, and have a valid California driver’s license. This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of background. Join a dedicated team and contribute to vital public projects.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time paid experience in building estimating, building inspection, or general contracting.
• Experience in making cost estimates for various types of buildings under applicable codes.
• Education at an accredited institution may substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create cost estimates for labor, material, and equipment for construction projects.
• Process Requests for Information and Change Order Estimates as necessary.

Skills

Building estimating

Building inspection

General contracting

Cost estimation

Education

Education in civil, structural or construction engineering, or architecture

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY

$73,643 to $107,657. The Department of Water and Power salary ranges are $75,439 to $93,730 and $88,781 to $110,288.

DUTIES

A Construction Estimator creates cost estimates for labor, material, and equipment based on conceptual, preliminary, or detailed designs for the construction, alteration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of projects. The estimator may process Requests for Information and Change Order Estimates when necessary.

REQUIRE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of full‑time paid experience in building estimating, building inspection, general contracting, professional architecture, or professional engineering.
• Two years of full‑time paid experience in making cost and quantity estimates for type I, II, III, IV, and V buildings under the Uniform Building Code or the Los Angeles City Building Code.
• Education at an accredited college or university in civil, structural or construction engineering, or in architecture equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units may substitute for the experience specified in the first requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• All applicants must complete a Construction Estimator Qualifications Questionnaire at the time of filing.
• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination but cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• Applicants must possess a valid California driver’s license. Record of three or more moving violations or a major moving violation within the last 36 months will disqualify the applicant.

EEO STATEMENT

This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, creed, color, ancestry, or medical condition.