Senior Estimator

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 130 - 145

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description:

Senior level estimator who specializes in General trades to report to 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
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
Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors bids vary from the construction cost
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)

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

Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting

Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and

Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material

Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change

Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors proposal to quickly identify

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 Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

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

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position Description:Senior level estimator who specializes in General trades to report to 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 ...