Junior Project Cost Estimator – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Cost Estimator supports project teams by preparing cost estimates, analyzing project expenses, and assisting with financial decision-making. They develop preliminary and detailed estimates based on project documents, help evaluate change orders and contractor claims, and provide data to support negotiations. This role also involves researching current pricing trends and ensuring cost accuracy, while building foundational skills in estimating and project cost control.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position.
• Assist in preparing change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position
• 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

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees