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Project Cost Estimator

PM2CM

Job Description

Job Description

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company dedicated to providing Program and Project Management, Construction Management and Project Controls services during the design and construction phase of projects. Our core expertise is in Project Controls which includes Scheduling, Cost Controls, Document Management and Controls, Budget tracking and monitoring, Estimating, Risk Analysis, Claims avoidance and Mitigation, Change Management and Earned Value Management.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HIRING A PROJECT COST ESTIMATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM. THIS ROLE REQUIRES EXPERIENCE IN THE ESTIMATION OF COSTS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA.

Job description:

  • Develop and prepare cost estimates for school building construction projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency in cost analysis.
  • Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to validate project scope and requirements.
  • Utilize software and tools for cost estimation, including MS Excel and other specialized estimation software.
  • Research and evaluate potential material, labor, and overhead costs for various project components.
  • Track and report on changes to project scope and analyze the impact on budgets.
  • Provide input for project budget preparation and ongoing monitoring.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in cost estimating for large scale construction projects
  • Strong analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
  • 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

Benefits

100% paid health insurance for employees and 3% 401K match.

If you are an F1 student on OPT seeking professional STEM opportunities, we encourage you to apply and join our team. PM2CM is here to support your career growth and development, and we look forward to welcoming individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to our collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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