Senior Project Cost Estimator- Project Execution

Position Title: Senior Project Cost Estimator- Project Execution

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. 

Salary Range: $148,000 - $157,000

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: Senior Project Cost Estimator- Project Execution

Salary Range: $148,000 - $157,000

Location: Onsite (Los Angeles, CA)    

Type: Full-Time                

Duties:
9.1  Plans, supervises, and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates of 
buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications
9.2  Prepares 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 on matters 
pertinent to securing such funds
9.3  Checks construction cost estimates submitted by commissioned architects and engineers for 
accuracy and completeness and compares them with District estimates
9.4  Confers with commissioned architects and engineers to resolve differences in their cost 
estimates and District estimates for each project and negotiates agreements on preliminary 
estimates of construction costs
9.5  Makes studies and prepares reports when contractors' bids vary widely from the agreed 
construction cost estimate
9.6  Checks segregations of contract costs as estimated by building contractors and recommends 
acceptance or rejection as a basis for progress payments
9.7  Analyzes change orders on construction work under contract and approves or rejects extras or 
credits submitted
9.8  Prepares or reviews cost estimates for projects
9.9  Establishes and maintains procedures for approval of plans and specifications for building 
projects and submission of approved projects to public bidding
9.10 Develops methods for maintaining data used in records, charts, and graphs reflecting estimated 
construction costs compared with actual costs
9.11 Conducts and participates in seminars and workshops with staff and minority contractors 
relative to school construction bidding procedures, contracts, and cost estimating
9.12 Estimates costs of damages to District property caused by fire, natural disaster, and major 
acts of vandalism
9.13 Establishes budgets for school building projects
9.14 Assists other branches with related functions
9.15 Prepares preliminary and final independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with 
designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position

9.16 Prepares change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating 
position

9.17 Provides support in price negotiations
9.18 Prepares claim analyses and estimates
9.19 Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
9.20 Performs related duties as assigned

10.  Minimum Requirements
Required Experience/Skills:
10.1 10 years full time paid professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates 
for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code, 
including two years in a supervisory capacity
10.2 Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
10.3 Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
10.4 Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify 
differences
10.5 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
10.6 Good oral and written communications skills
Required Education:
10.7  Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture,
engineering or construction management

Please note, if you move forward in the submission process, you will be asked to provide the following below.

1. Most updated resume


2. Certifications or Licenses obtained


3. 3-4 Professional References


4. Project List with values, dates, and company of any projects worked

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. 

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/  

NO PER DIEM. These are W2, long-term jobs with full benefits. NO relocation packages.