Cost Estimator IV

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned cost estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, leading negotiations, and providing constructability reports for projects across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in engineering and construction estimating, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility while contributing to impactful projects. Join a team that values results-oriented individuals and fosters collaboration across departments.

Benefits

401(k) with Employer Matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Benefits

Pet Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Telehealth Services

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in general estimating for engineering and construction.
• Proven leadership in managing a team of estimators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare independent cost estimates for various project phases.
• Lead negotiations with contractors and subcontractors.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Construction Processes Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certified Estimating Professional

Job description

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 across various markets including aviation, healthcare, education (K-12 and higher), justice and essential services, science and technology, government, transportation, water and wastewater, energy, and commercial, residential, and nonprofit sectors.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prepare independent cost estimates to support projects during planning, design, and construction phases.
2. Review and prepare final engineer’s estimates considering factors such as phasing, airport operations, shift, resources, time constraints, and badging impacts.
3. Develop detailed, independent cost estimates from conceptual information and engineering drawings.
4. Prepare detailed estimates including labor hours, material costs, equipment costs, and composite crew costs.
5. Provide constructability reports to identify deficiencies and ambiguities, assisting the project team in developing credible cost budgets.
6. Reconcile independent estimates with those prepared by third parties, engaging in collaborative discussions and communicating results.
7. Analyze bids from vendors, contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with estimates.
8. Identify factors influencing the cost of work, including necessary field equipment.
9. Present estimates to management and stakeholders.
10. Lead negotiation meetings with contractors and subcontractors.
11. Review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings.
12. Break down components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
13. Evaluate and document historical cost data to inform future estimates.
14. Review contract documents and modifications to determine scope and cost allowances.
15. Assist or lead in change order negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
2. Certified estimating professional credential required.
3. At least 15 years of experience in general estimating related to engineering and construction projects.
4. Experience managing a team of estimators.
5. Proven experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations.
6. Experience obtaining independent estimates from vendors/contractors for comparison and negotiation.
7. Thorough knowledge of construction processes and industry practices.
8. Results-oriented self-starter.
9. Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
10. Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain open communication.
11. Comfortable in a team-oriented environment.
12. Accurate, timely, and customer-focused results.
13. Highly organized and detail-oriented.
14. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
15. Experience working with agencies such as FAA, LADBS, LADWP, etc.
16. This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule: telework on Monday and Friday; onsite Tuesday through Thursday.

The salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$173,000.00, based on education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer contributions, life, AD&D, disability benefits, FSA, voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, EAP, and employee referral program.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can learn more and apply online at www.vanir.com.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and encourage protected veteran referrals. We are an EOE minority/female/protected veteran/disabled employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail]. We participate in E-Verify and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative.