Project Cost Estimator
Job in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listed on 2026-01-29
Listing for:
Element Consulting, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Duties
- Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates of school building projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position
- Prepares detailed 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, specs and sketches
- Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
- Performs related duties as assigned
Required Experience/Skills
- Minimum of 7 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
- 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 of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $146K-$166K
Why Choose Element Consulting?Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'
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