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Junior Project Cost Estimator

Hill International Inc, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Hill International is seeking a Junior Project Cost Estimator in Los Angeles, California

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 analysis and estimates

Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches

Assists in reviewing contractor's claims and proposals for merit and accountability

Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management

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

The salary range for this position is $89,000 - $119,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicant's qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

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