Construction Estimator

ANNUAL SALARY

$73,643 to $107,657. The Department of Water and Power salary ranges are $75,439 to $93,730 and $88,781 to $110,288.

A Construction Estimator creates cost estimates for labor, material, and equipment based on conceptual, preliminary, or detailed designs for the construction, alteration, rehabilitation, and maintenance of projects. The estimator may process Requests for Information and Change Order Estimates when necessary.

• Two years of full‑time paid experience in building estimating, building inspection, general contracting, professional architecture, or professional engineering.
• Two years of full‑time paid experience in making cost and quantity estimates for type I, II, III, IV, and V buildings under the Uniform Building Code or the Los Angeles City Building Code.
• Education at an accredited college or university in civil, structural or construction engineering, or in architecture equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units may substitute for the experience specified in the first requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

• All applicants must complete a Construction Estimator Qualifications Questionnaire at the time of filing.
• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination but cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• Applicants must possess a valid California driver’s license. Record of three or more moving violations or a major moving violation within the last 36 months will disqualify the applicant.

This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, creed, color, ancestry, or medical condition.