Project Cost Estimator

Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures Provides support in price negotiations Prepares claim analyses and estimates Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability Performs related duties as assigned Minimum Requirements Required Experience/Skills: Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects 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 Excellent oral and written communication skills Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management Details Location: Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $151000 - $163000 /per year Skill Level: Mid-Senior Level #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacificaservices