Project Estimator / Senior Project Estimator

The Greenridge Group • Los Angeles, CA

65d • $160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

This role will plan, supervise, and prepare detailed cost estimates for a wide range of building and infrastructure projects. You will review and validate contractor and designer estimates, analyze change orders, and develop independent cost assessments to support negotiations and project delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of construction costs, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage the estimating process for complex, multi-million-dollar projects from concept to completion.

Requirements

• 8-15 years of full-time professional experience in construction cost estimating for facilities or school building construction projects
• Diploma from a recognized college/university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
• Experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
• Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate initial and comprehensive detailed cost estimates for designated projects to assist the Project/Construction Manager in developing a negotiating strategy.
• Compile estimates for change orders to aid Management in formulating their negotiating stance.
• Assist in price negotiations and conduct analyses of claims.
• Prepare construction cost estimates based on provided drawings, specifications, and sketches.
• Assess the validity of contractor claims and proposals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and Health Benefits: We are excited to offer our team a range of comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans! Employees can choose from select options where Greenridge will take care of 100% of your premiums, and cover 50% of your dependents’ premiums. Additionally, we provide company-sponsored AD&D life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Retirement Planning: At Greenridge, we want to help you plan for a secure future! Our competitive 401k program allows you to save and invest your income, with the company matching 100% of your first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%.
• Paid Time Off: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer two floating holidays and a special birthday holiday each year. Plus, you’ll accumulate competitive vacation and sick leave time for those well-deserved breaks!
• Professional/Educational Development: We’re passionate about supporting your growth! Greenridge provides financial assistance for employees pursuing higher education or professional certifications. We also reimburse costs and annual renewals associated with professional licenses and industry-recognized certifications.
• Employee Referral Program: At Greenridge, we know that great talent knows great talent! That’s why we have an employee referral program to reward our team members for bringing in their friends and professional peers from the A|E|C industry. Referral rewards range from $5,000 to $10,000 per successful hire depending on position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level