Lead Construction Cost Estimator

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, United States Dabri, Inc Full time

Dabri, Inc. is looking for an experienced Lead Construction Cost Estimator with the ability to oversee a team of Estimators and prepare detailed cost estimates for school building projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of dedicated Managers and Engineers, we would love to connect with you

Position Description:

Leads and supervises a team of Estimators, including designating daily assignments

Plans and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications

Prepares and reviews cost estimates and forms and other materials submitted to secure State and/or federal grants and loans from school aid programs and represents the district on matters pertinent to securing such funds

Checks construction cost estimates submitted by commissioned architects and engineers for accuracy and completeness and compares them with District estimates

Confers with commissioned architects and engineers to resolve differences in their cost estimates and District estimates for each project and negotiates agreements on preliminary estimates of construction costs

Makes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed construction cost estimate

Checks segregations of contract costs as estimated by building contractors and recommends acceptance or rejection as a basis for progress payments

Analyzes change orders on construction work under contract and approves or rejects extras or credits submitted

Prepares or reviews cost estimates for projects

Establishes and maintains procedures for approval of plans and specifications for building projects and submission of approved projects to public bidding

Develops methods for maintaining data used in records, charts, and graphs reflecting estimated construction costs compared with actual costs

Conducts and participates in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractors relative to school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimating

Estimates costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disaster, and major acts of vandalism

Establishes budgets for school building projects

Assists other branches with related functions

Prepares preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position

Prepares change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position

Provides support in price negotiations

Prepares claim analyses and estimates

Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability

Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

15 years full time paid professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for major/complex type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building codes, including three years in a supervisory capacity

Extensive knowledge and experience in developing conceptual and preconstruction cost estimates for complex school building projects

Ability to prepare cost estimates quickly in a fast- paced working environment

Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs

Extensive 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

Good oral and written communications skills

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a resume in Word format with detailed project descriptions; a list of all educational achievements, professional licenses, and certificates; expected salary; and three references by email.

The candidate must have either a green card or a permit to work (US Citizen).

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $169,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Application Question(s):

Please describe your experience of 15 years full time paid professional experience in the preparation of complete cost

estimates for major/complex type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building codes, including three years in a supervisory capacity.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

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