Track and Rail Systems Estimators

DESTINATION ENTERPRISES INC•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$100 - $160

About The Position

Responsible for developing and administering estimates across design, value engineering, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases. Estimates address schedules, logistics, resources, procurement, and primary, alternative, and comparative means, methods, and materials. The role reviews, collaborates on, and prepares estimating services in support of organizational and project-specific activities, helping ensure projects meet time, budget, schedule, cost, and performance goals. The estimator reviews construction documents, supports schedule and utilization planning, evaluates contractor and subcontractor proposals, and participates in cost, budget, change-order, and risk activities. The position also develops or validates control budgets and provides cost estimates related to project risks. DE is a California-certified woman-owned Small Business Enterprise based in Los Angeles. It provides construction management services to public- and private-sector clients, including contract administration, cost estimating, schedule and change management, negotiation, claims resolution, litigation technical expertise, and specialized electrical systems oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or an equivalent technical area of study.
At least 10 years of public works estimating experience in the United States, including at least 5 years of electrical and systems estimating experience (communications, train control, and related systems).
Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls and scheduling, documentation, engineering, and construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices.
Understanding of contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.

Nice To Haves

Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and cost- and project-related systems such as Prolog, HCSS Heavy Bid, and Primavera.

Responsibilities

Develop accurate, complete estimates for design, concept, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases.
Review drawings, prints, specifications, contracts, RFPs/RFQs, and other construction documents for estimating activities.
Participate in preparing construction schedules, requests for information, and project utilization plans.
Use current and regionally specific market pricing, labor usage, and other relevant financial information to develop estimates.
Analyze and evaluate proposals from contractors, subcontractors, and other entities.
Coordinate and attend cost, budget, and change-order meetings.
Assist with change analysis and the development or validation of control budgets.
Use standard construction industry practices and resources, including construction cost and historical data.
Participate in risk evaluation and mitigation meetings and provide cost estimates related to project risks.
Respond to inquiries professionally and courteously.
Perform other duties as required.