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    Lead Project Cost Estimator - Los Angeles, United States - Cordoba

    Cordoba
    Cordoba Los Angeles, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    OverviewLead Project Cost Estimator
    • EducationCordoba is seeking a Lead Project Cost Estimator to support its Education Sector.
    This role assists the Chief Estimator by supervising a team of estimators, planning and participating in construction cost estimates, securing funding, ensuring estimate accuracy, and managing project budgets. Qualified candidates will have 15 years of experience, including three in supervision, and bring valuable expertise to the team.

    ResponsibilitiesLeads and supervises a team of estimators, including designating daily assignmentsPlans and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specificationsPrepares 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 onmatters pertinent to securing such fundsChecks construction cost estimates submitted by commissioned architects and engineers for accuracy and completeness and compares them with District estimatesConfers with commissioned architects and engineers to resolve differences in their cost estimates and District estimates for each project and negotiates agreements on preliminaryestimates of construction costsMakes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed construction cost estimateChecks segregations of contract costs as estimated by building contractors and recommends acceptance or rejection as a basis for progress paymentsAnalyzes change orders on construction work under contract and approves or rejects extras or credits submittedPrepares or reviews cost estimates for projectsEstablishes and maintains procedures for approval of plans and specifications for building projects and submission of approved projects to public biddingDevelops methods for maintaining data used in records, charts, and graphs reflecting estimated construction costs compared with actual costsConducts and participates in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractors relative to school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimatingEstimates costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disaster, and major acts of vandalismEstablishes budgets for school building projectsAssists other branches with related functionsPrepares preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating positionPrepares change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating positionProvides support in price negotiationsPrepares claim analyses and estimatesReviews contractors claims and proposals for merit and accountabilityPerforms related duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Experience: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 capacityExtensive knowledge and experience in developing conceptual and preconstruction cost estimates for complex school building projectsAbility to prepare cost estimates quickly in a fast- paced working environmentKnowledge of current local construction labor and material costsExtensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change ordersAbility to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differencesAbility to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposalGood oral and written communications skills$175,000 to $190,000 per yearLocation: Los Angeles, CA - 100% Onsite

    Required Education:

    Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction ManagementOur CompanyCordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm.

    We specialize in education and facilities, transportation, and water and energy.

    In collaboration with our clients, Cordoba has facilitated the development of several complex and highly visible infrastructure projects throughout California.

    Our efforts have resulted in national recognition for four consecutive years as a top 100 professional service firm, in addition to a top 50 program management firm by Engineering News-Record.

    Cordoba's business model has been commended for its efficiency, encouraging work dynamic, and its multifaceted approach toward projects. Many of our professionals have received praise in the media as leaders in their field of expertise.
    We have established a statewide presence throughout California. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we also have offices located in San Francisco, Santa Ana, and San Diego.

    Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

    Cordoba Corporation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

    If you need special assistance or accommodation, please contact Cordoba Corporations HR Department at:
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