Rohadfox Construction Management is assisting our West LA based client looking for a full-time Construction Cost Estimator. Our client prefers someone who is a local to the LA area and can easily commute to their work site. You will be hired as our full-time employee and will be entitled to all benefits we provide to our full-time employees. This is a Hybrid opportunity. The usual schedule is Monday and Friday work from Home and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday work on Client Site in West Los Angeles, CA.

Key Identifiers

• Previous experience with public airport projects
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• 20 years or more of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects. Has demonstratable specialized experience/area of expertise.
• Previous experience managing a small estimating department is desirable
• Experience as a conceptual estimator is desirable
• Electrical or Mechanical Estimating ability is desirable
  
  

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare Independent Cost Estimates to support projects during planning, design and construction.
• Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimate including factors such as Phasing, Airport Operations, Shift, Resources, Time Constraints and Badging impacts.
• Develop a detailed and Independent Cost Estimate from conceptual information and/or engineering drawings.
• Prepare detailed estimates comprising labor hours/composite crew costs, itemized material costs and Equipment cost.
• Provide Constructability Reports to proactively identify deficiencies and ambiguities; and actively assist the project team to develop a credible cost budget.
• Actively reconcile independent cost estimates with those prepared by third parties; engage the third-party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort.
• Ability to analyze bids from vendors, contractors and subcontractors and align with Independent Cost Estimate.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of work.
• Having the ability to identify necessary field equipment needed by contractors.
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
• Lead Negotiation Meetings with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings.
• Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes.
  
  

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.
  
  

Professional Licenses & Certifications

• Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification.
• Required to have certified estimating professional credentials.
  
  

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 20 years or more in general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects.
• Experience managing a team of cost estimators
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience in getting independent estimates from vendors/contractors as check estimates against contractor proposal estimated costs and negotiations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.
• Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
• Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience working with outside agencies i.e., FAA, General Services division, LADBS, LADWP, etc.
  
  

Education/Training/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Certified estimating professional credential required.
  
  

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday. Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 8AM-5PM
• Must live within commuting distance of work site
• Hourly Pay rate range $100-$110