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Senior Project Cost Estimator
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Description:
Job Description Element Consulting, Inc. is looking for a Senior Project Estimator to join our team at Los Angeles Unified School District.The ideal candidate has education facilities construction experience, is a self-starter with excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities who thrives in fast-paced environments. Duties: 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 foraccuracy and completeness and compares them with District estimates Confers with commissioned architects and engineers to resolve differences in their cost estimatesand District estimates for each project and negotiates agreements on preliminary estimates ofconstruction 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 recommendsacceptance or rejection as a basis for progress payments Analyzes change orders on construction work under contract and approves or rejects extras orcredits submitted Prepares or reviews cost estimates for projects Establishes and maintains procedures for approval of plans and specifications for building projectsand submission of approved projects to public bidding Develops methods for maintaining data used in records, charts, and graphs reflecting estimatedconstruction costs compared with actual costs Conducts and participates in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractorsrelative to school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimating Estimates costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disaster, and major acts ofvandalism 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 negotiatingposition Provides support in price negotiations Prepares claim analyses and estimates Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability Performs related duties as assigned Minimum RequirementsRequired Experience: 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 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 skills Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. Element provides a competitive benefits package. Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $135K-$155K. Why Choose Element Consulting? Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'Powered by JazzHR
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Element Consulting
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February 6 on The Resumator
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