Cost Estimator III

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Cost Estimator III to join their team in Los Angeles. This role involves preparing independent cost estimates, managing a team of estimators, and leading negotiations with contractors. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in construction management and a strong ability to analyze and reconcile estimates. With a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary range, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across various sectors, including healthcare and transportation. Join a company committed to excellence and innovation in project management.

Benefits

401(k) Savings with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and disability benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in engineering and construction.
• Experience managing a team of cost estimators.
• Proficient in complex estimate reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare independent cost estimates for projects during planning and construction.
• Analyze bids from vendors and align with cost estimates.
• Lead negotiation meetings with contractors and subcontractors.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Construction Management

Team Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Certified estimating professional credential

Job description

Cost Estimator III

Job Locations

US-CA-Los Angeles

Job ID

2025-4858

Category

Technical Services: Estimating, Project Controls, Plan Review

Type

Full-Time

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

Essential Duties & 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 material costs
  and Equipment cost.
• 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 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.
• Lead Negotiation Meetings with contractors and subcontractors.
• 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 and/or lead in Change Order negotiations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field
• Certified estimating professional credential required
• 10 years or more of estimating experience related to both engineering and construction projects.
• 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 check
  estimates against contractor proposal estimated costs and negotiations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of
  industry practices.
• Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of
  communication.
• Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
• Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience working with outside agencies i.e., FAA, General Services division, LADBS, LADWP, etc.
• This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday. Onsite - Tuesday,
  Wednesday and Thursday.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$147,000.00 .

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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