Junior Project Cost Estimator

Pacificaservices; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

PacificaServices is hiring a Mid-Senior Level Estimator in Los Angeles, CA. You will be responsible for independent cost estimates and supporting price negotiations for construction projects. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in fields like engineering or construction management and at least two years of estimating experience. A salary between $118,000 and $127,000 is offered annually. Join us to contribute to impactful construction projects.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time paid professional experience in construction estimating.
• Knowledge of local construction labor and material costs.
• Experience in developing scope of work for change orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for projects to establish negotiating positions.
• Assist in change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives.
• Support in price negotiations and prepare claim analysis.

Skills

Construction estimating

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management

Job description

• Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position.
• Assist in preparing change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position
• Provides support in price negotiations
• Prepares claim analysis and estimates
• Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches
• Assists in reviewing contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
• Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services

Minimum Requirements Required Experience:

• Two (2) years full‑time paid professional experience in construction estimating of facilities or School Construction.
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
• Experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
• Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to identify differences
• Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Fact‑find and in depth skills

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management

Details

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $118000 - $127000 /per year

Skill Level: Mid‑Senior Level