Project Cost Estimator - Aviation

Project Cost Estimator - Aviation page is loaded## Project Cost Estimator - Aviationlocations: Los Angeles, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR4894**STV** is seeking a **Project Cost Estimator - Aviation** to join our PM/CM team to work **onsite** with one of our clients in **Los Angeles, CA**.* 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 assignedRequired Experience/Skills: * 2-8 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 skillsRequired Education:* Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction managementCompensation Range:$78,837.35 - $105,116.46STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category.STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.Learn more at. #J-18808-Ljbffr STV