Junior Project Cost Estimator

The Tsui Group•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Project Cost Estimator for a large educational client within Los Angeles County.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
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 quickly 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
Excellent 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, preferably in 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 analyses and estimates
Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools
Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services
Performs related duties as assigned