Senior Project Cost Estimator

CLMI Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Cost Estimator who will play a crucial role in managing and preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects. This position requires extensive experience in cost estimation, particularly in the context of various building types. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of local construction costs, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of vital projects that impact the community, all while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cost estimation for building construction.
• Knowledge of local construction labor and material costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction cost estimates from specifications.
• Negotiate agreements on construction cost estimates with architects.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Construction Management

Change Order Analysis

Communication Skills

Supervisory Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Position Title:

Senior Project Cost Estimator

Location:

Los Angeles, CA - (On-Site)

Candidate Submission Deadline:

1/27/25

Number of Positions:

2

Duties:

• Plans, supervises, and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates and forms and other materials submitted to secure State and/or federal grants and loans from school aid programs and represents the District on matters pertinent to securing such funds.
• Checks construction cost estimates submitted by commissioned architects and engineers for accuracy and completeness and compares them with District estimates.
• Confers with commissioned architects and engineers to resolve differences in their cost estimates and District estimates for each project and negotiates agreements on preliminary estimates of construction costs.
• Makes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed construction cost estimate.
• Checks segregations of contract costs as estimated by building contractors and recommends acceptance or rejection as a basis for progress payments.
• Analyzes change orders on construction work under contract and approves or rejects extras or credits submitted.
• Prepares or reviews cost estimates for projects.
• Establishes and maintains procedures for approval of plans and specifications for building projects and submission of approved projects to public bidding.
• Develops methods for maintaining data used in records, charts, and graphs reflecting estimated construction costs compared with actual costs.
• Conducts and participates in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractors relative to school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimating.
• Estimates costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disaster, and major acts of vandalism.
• Establishes budgets for school building projects.
• Assists other branches with related functions.
• Prepares preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position.
• Prepares change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position.
• Provides support in price negotiations.
• Prepares claim analyses and estimates.
• Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience/Skills:

• 10 years full time paid professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• 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.
• Good oral and written communications skills.

Required Education:

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

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $170,000.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance