Cost Estimator II

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering and design firm as a Cost Estimator II, where you will play a crucial role in supporting airport projects. In this dynamic position, you'll prepare and review Independent Cost Estimates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals. Collaborate with project teams to identify potential challenges and develop credible budgets, all while leveraging your expertise in cost analysis and project management tools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact infrastructure projects and make a significant difference in California's development landscape.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Independent Cost Estimates for projects during planning, design, and construction.
• Review final Engineer’s estimates considering various project factors.
• Analyze bids from vendors and contractors to align with cost estimates.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

On-Screen Takeoffs

Bluebeam

Prolog

Job description

Overview

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Cost Estimator II to support an airport project within the Facilities Sector.In this role, the individual is responsible for preparing Independent Cost Estimates to support projects during planning, design, and construction phases. They review final Engineer’s estimates, considering factors such as phasing, airport operations, shifts, resources, time constraints, and badging impacts.

Responsibilities

• 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 materialcosts and Equipment cost.
• Provide Constructability Reports to proacti vely identi fy defi ciencies and ambiguiti es; andacti vely 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 resultsof the reconciliation effort.
• Ability to analyze bids from vendors, contractors and subcontractors and align with Independent Cost Estimate.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of work.
• Having the ability to identify necessary field equipment needed by contractors.
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings.
• Prepare 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 scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes.

Assist in Change Order negoti ati ons including:

• Review Contractor Potential Change Order Claims for Merit and negotiate to final resolution.
• Review the proposal and assist with the determinati on of merit.
• 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 LAWA 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 Cal Trans 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 LAWA positi on after the contractor established their position.
• Determine points of disagreement and path to resoluti on. 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.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.

Salary Range: $112,000 to $127,000 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks:We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with effective coverage the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodation, please contact our HR Department at: [phone].

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

#LI-Onsite