Senior Project Cost Estimator- Project Execution

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent firm is seeking a Senior Project Cost Estimator with extensive experience in cost estimation for construction projects. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of professional experience. The successful candidate will plan and supervise the preparation of cost estimates, confer with architects and manage budgets for various projects in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance)

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10 years professional experience in cost estimation for building construction.
• 2 years supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Review cost estimates from architects and engineers.
• Establish budgets for school building projects.

Skills

Communication

Cost Estimation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Title: Senior Project Cost Estimator- Project Execution

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Salary Range: $148,000 - $157,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/

Position: Senior Project Cost Estimator- Project Execution

Salary Range: $148,000 - $157,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)

Type: Full-Time

Duties:
9.1 Plans, supervises, and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates of
buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications
9.2 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
9.3 Checks construction cost estimates submitted by commissioned architects and engineers for
accuracy and completeness and compares them with District estimates
9.4 Confers with commissioned architects and engineers to resolve in their cost
estimates and District estimates for each project and negotiates agreements on preliminary
estimates of construction costs
9.5 Makes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed
construction cost estimate
9.6 Checks segregations of contract costs as estimated by building contractors and recommends
acceptance or rejection as a basis for progress payments
9.7 Analyzes change orders on construction work under contract and approves or rejects extras or
credits submitted
9.8 Prepares or reviews cost estimates for projects
9.9 Establishes and maintains procedures for approval of plans and specifications for building
projects and submission of approved projects to public bidding
9.10 Develops methods for maintaining data used in records, charts, and graphs reflecting estimated
construction costs compared with actual costs
9.11 Conducts and participates in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractors
relative to school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimating
9.12 Estimates costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disaster, and major
acts of vandalism
9.13 Establishes budgets for school building projects
9.14 Assists other branches with related functions
9.15 Prepares preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with
designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position

9.16 Prepares change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating
position

9.17 Provides support in price negotiations
9.18 Prepares claim analyses and estimates
9.19 Reviews contractor's claims and proposals for merit and accountability
9.20 Performs related duties as assigned

10. Minimum Requirements
Required Experience/Skills:
10.1 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
10.2 Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
10.3 Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
10.4 Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify

10.5 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
10.6 Good oral and written communications skills
Required Education:
10.7 Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture,
engineering or construction management

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume
2. Certifications or Licenses obtained
3. 3-4 Professional References
4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

Employee Benefits:

• 100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick
• Paid Vacation
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.