Junior Project Cost Estimator

Droisys Inc • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Droisys is seeking a Junior Project Cost Estimator for a long-term, in-office position in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves preparing cost estimates for projects, assisting with change order estimates, supporting price negotiations, and preparing claim analyses. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of current construction costs and the ability to analyze contractor proposals.

Requirements

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees