Senior Project Cost Estimator- Project Execution Los Angeles, CA

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator/Engineer to join their innovative team in Los Angeles. This pivotal role involves preparing and reviewing cost estimates for construction projects, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with architects and engineers. You'll leverage your extensive experience in cost estimation and construction management to contribute to the successful execution of various projects. This position offers a competitive salary and full benefits, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction industry. If you are passionate about delivering sustainable solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review construction cost estimates for various projects.
• Analyze change orders and negotiate agreements on costs.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Construction Management

Change Order Management

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Job description

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning 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. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator/Engineer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the successful planning and execution of electrical projects.

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

Type: Full-Time

Employee Benefits:

1. Plans, supervises, and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
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.
3. Checks construction cost estimates submitted by commissioned architects and engineers for accuracy and completeness and compares them with District estimates.
4. 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.
5. Makes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed construction cost estimate.
6. Checks segregations of contract costs as estimated by building contractors and recommends acceptance or rejection as a basis for progress payments.
7. Analyzes change orders on construction work under contract and approves or rejects extras or credits submitted.
8. Prepares or reviews cost estimates for projects.
9. Establishes and maintains procedures for approval of plans and specifications for building projects and submission of approved projects to public bidding.
10. Develops methods for maintaining data used in records, charts, and graphs reflecting estimated construction costs compared with actual costs.
11. Conducts and participates in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractors relative to school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimating.
12. Estimates costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disaster, and major acts of vandalism.
13. Establishes budgets for school building projects.
14. Assists other branches with related functions.
15. Prepares preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position.
16. Provides support in price negotiations.
17. Prepares claim analyses and estimates.
18. Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
19. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience/Skills:

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.
2. Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
3. Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
4. Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences.
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.
6. Good oral and written communications skills.

Required Education:

1. 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:

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

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning 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:

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

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