Junior Project Cost Estimator
CMP Services, Los Angeles, CA, United States
CMP Services
is seeking
a Junior Project Cost Estimator
to support our client, the
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) .
This role involves providing cost estimating and analytical support for construction projects, with a focus on developing independent cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, and assisting with change order and claims analysis. The Junior Project Cost Estimator will work closely with project managers and owner representatives to support negotiations, assess project scope and costs, and ensure accountability and accuracy throughout the construction process. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with hands‑on estimating experience in facilities or school construction and a strong understanding of local construction labor and material costs.
Duties:
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.
Provide support in price negotiations.
Prepare claim analysis and estimates.
Prepare detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches.
Assist in reviewing contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
Conduct research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services.
Required Experience:
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 estimate 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.
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management.
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is seeking
a Junior Project Cost Estimator
to support our client, the
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) .
This role involves providing cost estimating and analytical support for construction projects, with a focus on developing independent cost estimates, evaluating contractor proposals, and assisting with change order and claims analysis. The Junior Project Cost Estimator will work closely with project managers and owner representatives to support negotiations, assess project scope and costs, and ensure accountability and accuracy throughout the construction process. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with hands‑on estimating experience in facilities or school construction and a strong understanding of local construction labor and material costs.
Duties:
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.
Provide support in price negotiations.
Prepare claim analysis and estimates.
Prepare detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches.
Assist in reviewing contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
Conduct research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services.
Required Experience:
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 estimate 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.
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management.
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