Project Cost Estimator

Pacificaservices; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider based in Los Angeles is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Construction Cost Estimator. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management, alongside a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction cost estimating. Responsibilities include preparing detailed cost estimates and providing support during price negotiations. The position offers a salary ranging from $151,000 to $163,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in construction cost estimating for facilities or school construction projects.
• Ability to compare cost estimates with contractor proposals.
• Extensive experience in estimating the scope of work for change orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Support price negotiations and prepare claim analyses.
• Review contractor's claims and proposals.

Skills

Construction cost estimating

Price negotiation

Claim analysis

Knowledge of local construction costs

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

• Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures
• Provides support in price negotiations
• Prepares claim analyses and estimates
• Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools
• Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Minimum Requirements Required Experience/Skills:
• Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
• Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly 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
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Details

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary:$151000 - $163000 /per year
Skill Level: Mid-Senior Level