What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Cost Estimator position at O2EPCM, Inc. dba O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management?
Position Title: Project Cost Estimator
O2EPCM, Inc. is a prominent award-winning experienced firm providing Professional, Technical, Consulting and Management Services in the Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction Industry to Local, State, Federal Government Agencies, Utility Companies and Private Clients. We are dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for a variety of projects. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator/Engineer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the successful planning and execution of electrical projects.
Salary Range: $119,561 - $129,126
Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)
Type: Full-Time
Employee Benefits:
100% paid base coverage (Health, Vision, & Dental insurance).
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick
- Paid Vacation
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
O2EPCM, Inc. https://o2epcm.com/
Position: Project Cost Estimator
Duties:
- Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates of school building projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position.
- Prepares detailed change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position.
- Provides support in price negotiations.
- Prepares claim analyses and estimates.
- Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specs and sketches.
- Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of
all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects. - 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. - Excellent oral and written communication skills
Required Education:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture,
Engineering, or Construction Management.