Cost Estimator

Enterris Associates; California; On-site; USD 131,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Cost Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for aviation projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations. You will lead negotiations with contractors, analyze bids, and collaborate with project teams to develop credible budgets. The company values innovation and growth, offering a supportive environment for your professional development. If you're passionate about construction and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 5-20 years of cost estimating experience in construction, especially aviation.
• Ability to analyze bids and reconcile estimates with third-party inputs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Independent Cost Estimates for projects in planning and construction.
• Lead negotiations and review contractor proposals for merit.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Management

Construction Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certified Estimating Professional

Job description

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Base pay range

$131,040.00/yr - $239,200.00/yr

At Enterris Associates, Inc., we believe that starting with a new firm is about more than just filling a position; it's about finding a place where your talents are nurtured, your contributions are valued, and your growth is inevitable. We stand apart because we see beyond the immediate needs of today. We're not just seeking to fill roles; we're looking to build futures.

Why Enterris? We're a home for the ambitious, the passionate, and the innovative. We believe in cultivating a workspace that doesn't just challenge you professionally but also supports your growth every step of the way. As we expand our services, we're looking for exceptional talent to join our journey. We're looking for you.

We are hiring Cost Estimators to work on projects and programs for our aviation client.

Duties:

• Prepare Independent Cost Estimates to support projects during planning, design, and construction.
• Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimate, including factors such as Phasing, Airport Operations, Shift, Resources, Time Constraints, and Badging impacts.
• Develop a detailed and Independent Cost Estimate from conceptual information and/or engineering drawings.
• Prepare detailed estimates comprising labor hours/composite crew costs, itemized material costs, and equipment costs.
• Provide Constructability Reports to proactively identify deficiencies and ambiguities, and actively assist the project team to develop a credible cost budget.
• Actively reconcile independent cost estimates with those prepared by third parties; engage the third-party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort.
• Ability to analyze bids from vendors, contractors, and subcontractors and align with the Independent Cost Estimate.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of work.
• Having the ability to identify the necessary field equipment needed by contractors. Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
• Lead Negotiation Meetings with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings. Prepare a detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine the scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes.
• Assist and/or lead in Change Order negotiations, including:
• Review Contractor Potential Change Order Claims for Merit and negotiate to final resolution.
• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit.
• Conduct Weekly Estimate Review Meetings of Contractor Potential Change Notices and prepare Meeting Minutes.
• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes the appropriate scope.
• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications and client-approved rates.
• Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations, technical aspects of all construction work, including Allowances, Bid Line Items, and new scope of work.
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits.
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references.
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references using contract blue book and or Caltrans Rates.
• Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark-up caps are not exceeded.
• Discuss the client’s position after the contractor has established their position.
• Determine points of disagreement and the path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but contractual attitude.
• Develop the record of negotiation documentation and provide an Independent Cost Estimate. Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development.
• Prepare required reports and correspondence.

Requirements:

• 5 -20 plus years of cost estimating experience directly related to construction projects, preferably aviation projects, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, as well as a certified estimating professional credential.
• General estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects.
• As well as a Certified Estimating Professional credential is required.
• Experience managing a team of cost estimators
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience in getting independent estimates from vendors/contractors as a check against contractor proposal estimated costs and negotiations.
• Experience working with outside agencies, i.e., FAA, General Services division, LADBS, LADWP, etc.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Airlines and Aviation

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