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Senior EstimatorOverwatch Construction Management • Los Angeles, CA, US
Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Overwatch Construction Management • Los Angeles, CA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Key Identifiers for the Position

  • Previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects
  • Proficient with large-scale estimating software
  • Twenty years of general estimating experience
  • Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery

Essential Job Duties

  • Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work
  • Direct and manage other estimators / estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed
  • Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit
  • Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
  • Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope
  • Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
  • Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
  • Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation
  • Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates
  • Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
  • Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
  • Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development
  • Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products
  • Requirements

  • Twenty years of general estimating experience
  • Self-starter attitude with results-oriented focus
  • Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
  • Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field to estimating profession
  • Benefits

  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Training & Development
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