Cost Estimator IV - Los Angeles, CA.

CMTS LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and community impact! As a Cost Estimator IV, you'll leverage your extensive experience to prepare independent cost estimates, manage negotiations, and ensure project success. With a strong focus on work-life balance and employee development, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects while enjoying comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about engineering and construction, this is the perfect chance to make a difference!

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years in estimating for engineering and construction.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare independent cost estimates for projects.
• Lead negotiation meetings with contractors.
• Analyze bids and ensure accurate cost representations.

Skills

General Estimating Experience

On-Screen Takeoffs

Bluebeam

Team Management

Communication Skills

Construction Processes Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has 40-years of extensive industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success!

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Cost Estimator IV

located in Los Angeles, CA .

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
  
  

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Certified estimating professional credential required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities:

• 15 years or more in general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.
• 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.
  
  

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 eff ort.
• 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-off s 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 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.
• 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 position after the contractor established their position.
• Determine points of disagreement and 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.
  
  

Salary

• $190,000 - $200,00/yr.
  
  

Bonus Pay

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management's discretion.

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Design, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Construction, and Architecture and Planning

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