Senior Project Cost Estimator - Education
Senior Project Cost Estimator - Education
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$ 87509 - 116679
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Job Description
STV is seeking a Senior Project Cost Estimator for the Construction Management Group 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 Stateand/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 disa ster 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 withdesigner or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position
Prepares change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establishnegotiating position
Provides support in price negotiations
Prepares claim analyses and estimates
Reviews contractors claims and proposals for merit and accountability
Performs related duties as assigned
Required Experience/Skills:
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 twoyears 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 ofthose 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 bachelors degree in architectureengineering or construction management
Compensation Range:
$87509.45 $116679.27Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV 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) BackUp Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs goodfaith 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
