Field Cost Engineer

Tutor Perini Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Field Cost Engineer at Tutor Perini Corporation, reporting to the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Engineer on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Division 20 Project in downtown Los Angeles, CA you will perform routine and non-routine cost/estimating assignments, which require the selection and application of resource monitoring and control principles, techniques, and technical knowledge of a construction project. Position responsible for timeliness and accuracy of reports for the project. This includes performing tasks that include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
3 - 5 years of heavy civil construction experience or similar construction cost/estimating experience or equivalent combinations training and related experience.
Working knowledge of and ability to select/apply resource monitoring and control techniques i.e., cost accounting, budget analysis, etc., as well as an understanding of the nature of process systems, structures and construction technology required.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus
Experience with Government projects a plus
Experience with sitework, concrete, utilities, systems, or rail, a plus
Candidates local to Los Angeles, California preferred

Responsibilities

Review Owner ordered extra work documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work
Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take-off for change order pricing
Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute change order document packages, respond to inquiries, being knowledgeable of respective scopes of work and responsibilities
Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope. (Quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)
Prepare subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets
Coordinate with operations team on this design-bid-build project to support development of cost and schedule proposals (CSP)
Finalize cost proposals for submission to the client
Assist with change order negotiations and finalize agreed upon terms, conditions, and price
Assist with purchasing and definition of subcontractor/ vendor agreements scope of work
Perform tasks required to develop and maintain budgets for the project. Includes coding timesheets, invoices, etc., collecting actual installed, monitor progress per cost account, etc.
Ability to work in a team environment with multiple Changes at the same time
Ability to understand construction documents and develop scopes of work
Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
Working knowledge of take-off software or similar a plus
Working knowledge of estimating software
Manage assigned Contract Specification Sections
Coordination of Subcontractors construction activities and schedule completion.
Review, submit and administer submittals, RFIs, and CWPs.