Junior Project Cost Estimator Los Angeles, CA

Junior Project Cost Estimator – Los Angeles, CA

Junior Project Cost Estimator – Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

The Junior Cost Estimator supports project teams by preparing cost estimates, analyzing project expenses, and assisting with financial decision-making. They develop preliminary and detailed estimates based on project documents, help evaluate change orders and contractor claims, and provide data to support negotiations. This role also involves researching current pricing trends and ensuring cost accuracy, while building foundational skills in estimating and project cost control.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• Two (2) years full-time paid professional experience in construction estimating of facilities or School Construction.


• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs


• Experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders


• Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to 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


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Fact-find and in-depth skills

What You’ll Do

• Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position.


• Assist in preparing change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position


• Provides support in price negotiations


• Prepares claim analysis and estimates


• Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches


• Assists in reviewing contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability


• Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands


• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment


• Competitive compensation


• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for the employee.


• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

• $137,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.