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Cost Estimator V - TDIP

Los Angeles, United States

Key Identifiers for the Position

  • Previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects
  • Proficient with large-scale estimating software
  • Twenty years of general estimating experience
  • Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery

Essential Job Duties

  • Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work
  • Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed
  • Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit
  • Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
  • Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope
  • Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
  • Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
  • Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation
  • Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates
  • Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
  • Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
  • Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development
  • Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products

Hardware/Software Knowledge

  • Demonstrated proficiency in various estimating formats
  • Proficient with industry estimating software, databases, sources, and tools
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience Level/Qualifications

  • Twenty years of general estimating experience
  • Self-starter attitude with results-oriented focus
  • Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
  • Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Education/Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field to estimating profession

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

  • May assume other duties as required/needed.
  • Maybe required to work past regular work shift if needed.
  • Maybe required to work various shifts as needed.
  • This position is full time on site, Monday through Friday.

This is an On-Site position

Estimated Dates of Assignment: 11/10/2025 to 6/30/2026

Work Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary Range: $174,720 to $218,400 YR

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