Cost Estimator

Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas, a leader in civil engineering and consulting, is seeking a Cost Estimator in Los Angeles. This full-time hybrid role requires extensive experience in cost estimation within the engineering and construction field, particularly related to public airport projects. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and accurate cost submissions while collaborating closely with project teams.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience, especially in public airport projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software and industry databases.
• Experience with cost estimation formats (Uniformat II) required.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals and ensure alignment with contract specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on engineering drawings.
• Provide guidance to junior estimators.

Skills

Cost estimation

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Certified Estimating Professional credentials

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

MC2

Job description

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Base pay range

$87,000.00/yr - $184,000.00/yr

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,700 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built - with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better. We are a great company.

Cost Estimator - Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cost Estimator to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cost estimation for engineering and construction projects, particularly in public airport work. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule: telework on Monday and Friday, onsite Tuesday-Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, scopes, labor rates, and material pricing to ensure alignment with contract specifications.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on engineering drawings and historical data.
• Collaborate with project teams and third-party estimators to reconcile estimates.
• Track changes in estimates and communicate them clearly.
• Provide guidance and training to junior estimators when needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of cost estimates and reports.
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of estimating experience in engineering and construction, with a focus on public airport projects (preferred).
• Proficiency with estimating software (On-Screen Takeoff, MC2), industry databases (RS Means), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong experience with cost estimation formats (Uniformat II) and change order processing.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Certified Estimating Professional credentials, PMP, or PE preferred.
  
  

Compensation

$87k-184k

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry's most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We're Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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