Junior Project Cost Estimator

O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.