Junior Project Cost Estimator
Consertus, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States
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JR1371Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at **About this Role:**Consertus is seeking **Junior Project Cost Estimator** to support **Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)** capital projects. This onsite role supports the development of **independent cost estimates**, **change order pricing**, and **claim analysis** to help establish negotiating positions for project teams and LAUSD stakeholders.**Key Responsibilities:*** Serve as an SME for department systems and support system integration/implementation efforts.* Reconcile financial accounts and reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly to maintain controls.* Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates for comparison with designer and contractor estimates to support negotiating strategy.* Assist in preparing change order estimates to establish negotiating position.* Support price negotiations and estimate-related discussions.* Prepare claim analysis and cost estimates.* Develop detailed construction cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and sketches.* Assist with review of contractor claims and proposals for merit, scope, and accountability.* Track current cost and pricing trends for labor, materials, supplies, and services.* Compare independent estimates to contractor proposals and identify differences/variances.* Develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC responses and estimate costs independent of contractor proposals.***Minimum Qualifications******Required Experience**** *2+ years of full-time professional experience in construction estimating for facilities and/or school construction.** *Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college/university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.** *Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.** *Experience developing and estimating change order scopes.** *Ability to compare independent estimates with contractor proposals to identify differences.** *Strong oral and written communication skills.** *Strong fact-finding and in-depth analytical skills.***Working Hours & Location:** Full-time, exempt role with standard business hours. In addition, this is an onsite position, and Monday – Friday in **Los Angeles, CA**.**Compensation Range:** $104,000 - $114,400 annually; Eligible for Bonus**What’s In It for You:*** Comprehensive Health Coverage (medical, dental, vision)* Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal insurance and supplemental health plans* 401(k) with day-one eligibility. You’ll get a 100% match on the first 3% of your eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% of your pay.* Generous time off: 10 paid holidays, and PTO stating at 15 days, growing to up to 25 days* Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development**How to Apply:**If you are an early-career cost estimator with experience supporting facility or school construction projects and are interested in joining a team delivering impactful public education facilities, we’d like to hear from you.**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:***Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.*
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US-CA-Los Angelestime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id:
JR1371Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at **About this Role:**Consertus is seeking **Junior Project Cost Estimator** to support **Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)** capital projects. This onsite role supports the development of **independent cost estimates**, **change order pricing**, and **claim analysis** to help establish negotiating positions for project teams and LAUSD stakeholders.**Key Responsibilities:*** Serve as an SME for department systems and support system integration/implementation efforts.* Reconcile financial accounts and reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly to maintain controls.* Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates for comparison with designer and contractor estimates to support negotiating strategy.* Assist in preparing change order estimates to establish negotiating position.* Support price negotiations and estimate-related discussions.* Prepare claim analysis and cost estimates.* Develop detailed construction cost estimates based on drawings, specifications, and sketches.* Assist with review of contractor claims and proposals for merit, scope, and accountability.* Track current cost and pricing trends for labor, materials, supplies, and services.* Compare independent estimates to contractor proposals and identify differences/variances.* Develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC responses and estimate costs independent of contractor proposals.***Minimum Qualifications******Required Experience**** *2+ years of full-time professional experience in construction estimating for facilities and/or school construction.** *Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college/university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.** *Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.** *Experience developing and estimating change order scopes.** *Ability to compare independent estimates with contractor proposals to identify differences.** *Strong oral and written communication skills.** *Strong fact-finding and in-depth analytical skills.***Working Hours & Location:** Full-time, exempt role with standard business hours. In addition, this is an onsite position, and Monday – Friday in **Los Angeles, CA**.**Compensation Range:** $104,000 - $114,400 annually; Eligible for Bonus**What’s In It for You:*** Comprehensive Health Coverage (medical, dental, vision)* Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal insurance and supplemental health plans* 401(k) with day-one eligibility. You’ll get a 100% match on the first 3% of your eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% of your pay.* Generous time off: 10 paid holidays, and PTO stating at 15 days, growing to up to 25 days* Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development**How to Apply:**If you are an early-career cost estimator with experience supporting facility or school construction projects and are interested in joining a team delivering impactful public education facilities, we’d like to hear from you.**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:***Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.*
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