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Estimator IVCLMI Group LLC • Los Angeles, CA, US
Estimator IV

Estimator IV

CLMI Group LLC • Los Angeles, CA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

  • STD / LTD / Life
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Position Title : Estimator IV General Trades

Location : Los Angeles Community College District : Los Angeles, CA - (On-Site) - Candidates must be willing and able to commute to the Los Angeles, CA office

Due Date : 11 / 06 / / 25

Position Description :

  • Senior level estimator who specializes in General trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief Estimator.
  • Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
  • Prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.
  • Evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy, uniformity and completeness.
  • Prepare fair cost estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.
  • Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors bids vary from the construction cost estimate.
  • Conduct construction / project site visits gathering relevant information and determine what information to be used to produce project estimates.
  • Evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations.
  • Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and completeness of estimates.
  • Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and profit.
  • Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos and letters and present recommendation to management.
  • Very familiar with CSI Master Format (with Uni-format is a plus) major new divisions.
  • Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Required Qualifications :

  • 10-15 years recent 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.
  • Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
  • Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting
  • Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
  • Full 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 cost estimates with contractors proposal to quickly identify discrepancies.
  • 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.
  • BS / BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Expert in usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
  • Knowledge of Prevailing Wage / Union Labor rates
  • Knowledge and use of RS Means including NECA and MCAA labor productivity
  • Knowledge and use of RS Means Cost Estimating online system

    • Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $165,000.

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