Senior Cost Estimator - PTR Global

Sr. Project Cost Estimator - 100% Onsite

Cerritos, CA 90703, USA

Salary: 175k-178k Annually

Job Description

Duties:

• Plan, supervise, and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates for buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and forms for securing State and/or federal grants and loans from school aid programs; represent the District on matters related to these funds.
• Review construction cost estimates submitted by architects and engineers for accuracy and completeness, comparing them with District estimates.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to resolve discrepancies between their cost estimates and District estimates, negotiating agreements on preliminary construction cost estimates.
• Conduct studies and prepare reports when contractor bids vary significantly from agreed construction cost estimates.
• Review and assess contractor-submitted cost segregations for progress payments, recommending acceptance or rejection.
• Analyze change orders on construction work and approve or reject extras or credits submitted.
• Prepare or review cost estimates for various projects.
• Establish and maintain procedures for approving plans and specifications for building projects and submitting approved projects for public bidding.
• Develop methods to maintain data, including records, charts, and graphs, comparing estimated construction costs with actual costs.
• Conduct and participate in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractors regarding school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimating.
• Estimate costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disasters, or major vandalism.
• Establish budgets for school building projects.
• Assist other branches with related functions.
• Prepare preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designers or contractors to establish a negotiating position.
• Prepare change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to support negotiation positions.
• Provide support in price negotiations.
• Prepare claim analyses and estimates.
• Review contractor claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Experience/Skills:

• 10 years of full-time, paid professional experience preparing complete cost estimates for Type I, II, III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• 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 independent cost estimates with contractor proposals to quickly identify differences.
• Ability to develop a scope of work based on RFI/RFC responses and estimate detailed costs independently of contractor proposals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Education:

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

Pay Range: $175k-178k Annually

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.