LAUSD Project Cost Estimator

Simplex Construction Management, Inc.

$224K — $251K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14 years of professional experience in cost estimating for complex construction projects OR 20 years of experience without a degree
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (optional for Option 2)
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience over estimators
  • Experience with a construction cost consulting firm for at least 5 years
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complete cost estimates for major building construction projects
  • Supervise a team of estimators
  • Develop conceptual and pre-construction cost estimates
  • Monitor local labor and material costs
  • Estimate scope of work for change orders
  • Compare cost estimates with contractor proposals
  • Create detailed cost estimates based on RFI/RFC answers

Benefits

  • On-site, long-term employment
  • No relocation or per diem provided
  • Direct hire position
  • Located in Los Angeles, CA
  • Only applicants authorized to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered
Full Job Description
We are accepting applications for this position through 6/29 @ 9am

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Simplex is required.

This is an on-site, long term job. You must be located in Southern California. NO relocation funds, and NO per diem.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Number of positions: 1
Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $224K - $251K
Minimum Requirements

Combined Qualifications: Candidates who meet one of the two sets of combined qualifications below will be considered for this position.

Option 1:
  • A) Fourteen (14) 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 AND
  • B) Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or construction management AND
  • C) Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in supervising estimators AND
  • D) Must have worked for a construction cost consulting firm for at least five (5) years

OR

Option 2:
  • A) Twenty (20) or more years solid 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 AND
  • B) Degree not required AND
  • C) Five (5) years of full-time paid experience in supervising estimators AND
  • D) Must have worked for a construction cost consulting firm for at least five (5) years

Knowledge/Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in developing conceptual and pre-construction cost estimates for complex school building projects
  • Ability to prepare cost estimates quickly in a fast- paced working environment
  • Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
  • Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
  • Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences
  • Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal


Compensation:
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors such as individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Work Authorization:
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Simplex Construction Management, Inc. will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Candidates must be authorized to work lawful in the US without sponsorship from Simplex.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:
Simplex Construction Management, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become property of Simplex.

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