Senior Cost Estimator

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as a Senior Cost Estimator in Los Angeles. You will prepare independent cost estimates, lead negotiations, and ensure project budgets are credible. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work schedule. This role requires extensive estimating experience and strong communication skills. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering quality construction management services.

Benefits

100% Paid Health Insurance

401k Match

Bonuses

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability Benefits

License & Certification Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 20+ years of estimating experience in engineering and construction.
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations.
• Ability to analyze bids and align with cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Independent Cost Estimates for projects.
• Lead negotiation meetings with contractors.
• Review contract documents and determine scope of work.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Detail Oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Certified estimating professional credential

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

On-Screen Takeoffs

Bluebeam

Prolog

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Base pay range

$195,000.00/yr - $205,000.00/yr

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Job details

100% Paid Health Insurance! 401k Match! Bonuses! Come join an established construction firm!

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Salary $195,000 - $205,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We provide various management services to public agencies and private sectors. The company offers project construction management/construction project management, project controls, scheduling, estimating, document control, and claims analysis services. It serves federal, state, and local governments; and ports and airports, and education sectors. We were founded in 1990 and is based in Irvine, California.



Why join us?


Paid Holidays and Vacation Days

Attractive Compensation

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

100% Employer Paid Life/AD & D & Long-Term Disability Benefits

401k

License & Certification Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Job Details

• 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 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.
• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications, and LAWA approved rates.
• 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.
  
  

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.
  
  

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 20 years or more of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects
• 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.
  
  

Education/Training/Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. A master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Certified estimating professional credential required.
  
  

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday. Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Architecture and Planning

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