Junior Project Cost Estimator
Los Angeles
The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Project Cost Estimator for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties: * Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position * Assist in preparing change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position * Provides support in price negotiations * Prepares claim analyses and estimates * Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools * Reviews contractor's claims and proposals for merit and accountability * Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services * Performs related duties as assigned **Requirements** **Minimum Required Experience/Skills:** * Minimum of 2 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects * Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs * 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 of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Fact-find and in-depth skills **Minimum Required Education:** * Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management **Benefits** * Salary Range: $116,000-$121,000 * Medical, Vision, \& Dental - 100% covered for the employee\* * Life and Disability Insurance * 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued) * 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately) * 13 days of Holiday pay * 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service) * Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone * Laptop for work purposes
