Jr. Project Cost Engineer; DTLA

Jr. Project Cost Estimator

to perform the following duties at client DTLA office:

• Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or
• Assist in preparing change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish
• Provides support in price negotiations
• Prepares claim analysis and estimates
• Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches
• Assists in reviewing contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
• Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services

• Two (2) years full-time paid professional experience in construction estimating of facilities or School Construction.
• 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 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
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Fact-find and in-depth skills

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build efficient working relationships with project teams and department staff
• Superior organizational and planning skills

Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Downtown Los Angeles