Expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 depending on experience.

Tutor Perini Corporation is seekingto hire a Field Cost Engineer to join our office in downtown Los Angeles, CA.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Field Cost Engineer at Tutor Perini Corporation, reporting tothe Project Manager and/or Senior Project Engineer on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Division 20 Project in downtown Los Angeles, CA you will perform routine and non-routine cost/estimating assignments, which require the selection and application of resource monitoring and control principles, techniques, and technical knowledge of a construction project. Position responsible for timeliness and accuracy of reports for the project. This includes performing tasks that include, but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Review Owner ordered extra work documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work

• Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take-off for change order pricing

• Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute change order document packages, respond to inquiries, being knowledgeable of respective scopes of work and responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope. (Quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)

• Prepare subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets

• Coordinate with operations team on this design-bid-build project to support development of cost and schedule proposals (CSP)

• Finalize cost proposals for submission to the client

• Assist with change order negotiations and finalize agreed upon terms, conditions, and price

• Assist with purchasing and definition of subcontractor/ vendor agreements scope of work

• Perform tasks required to develop and maintain budgets for the project. Includes coding timesheets, invoices, etc., collecting actual installed, monitor progress per cost account, etc.

• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple Changes at the same time

• Ability to understand construction documents and develop scopes of work

• Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)

• Working knowledge of take-off software or similar a plus

• Working knowledge of estimating software

• Manage assigned Contract Specification Sections

• Coordination of Subcontractors construction activities and schedule completion.

• Review, submit and administer submittals, RFIs, and CWPs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

• 3 - 5 years of heavy civil construction experience or similar construction cost/estimating experience or equivalent combinations training and related experience.

• Working knowledge of and ability to select/apply resource monitoring and control techniques i.e., cost accounting, budget analysis, etc., as well as an understanding of the nature of process systems, structures and construction technology required.

• Commitment to safety and quality. Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.

• Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus

• Experience with Government projects a plus

• Experience with sitework, concrete, utilities, systems, or rail, a plus

• Candidates local to Los Angeles, California preferred