Junior Project Cost Estimator in Los Angeles, California at KDG Construction Consulting

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Junior Project Cost Estimator with a background in K-12 Education Facility Construction to support a team of Estimators, including designating daily assignments to the team. The Junior Project Cost Estimator will work with clients, architects/engineers, and subcontractors/suppliers to plan cost factors for building projects; analyze construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with the 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 contractors’ claims and proposals for merit and accountability
• Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services

• Assist with storage organization and general office upkeep

• Assist with internal events and office needs as requested
• Support hand deliveries to local agencies when needed
• Put away deliveries and maintain organization of incoming supplies

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years full-time paid professional experience in construction estimating of facilities or School Construction.
• bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management
• 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 the contractor proposal to identify differences
• Ability to develop the 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-finding and in-depth skills

Compensation:

• $114,000.00 - $135,000.00 (Annual)

About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire life cycle of a construction project.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.