Cost Estimator V

Project Details

Role: Cost Estimator V

Project: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) | Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP)

Salary: $210,000 - $220,000

Schedule: hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday. | Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. 20 years or more of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects. Has demonstratable specialized experience/area of expertise.
• Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification.
• Required to have certified estimating professional credentials.
• Previous experience with public airport projects. Previous experience with public airport projects is a must; experience within a commercial airport terminal is highly desirable
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software including Uniformat II
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Previous experience managing a small estimating department
• Experience as a conceptual estimator
• Electrical or Mechanical Estimating ability
• Experience with On-screen Take-off and MC2 is highly desirable
• Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS Means, Richardsons, etc.

Essential Job Duties:

• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit
• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes the appropriate scope
• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
• Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc.
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references
• Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark- up caps are not exceeded
• Discuss the LAWA position after the contractor established their position. Share the basis of the LAWA position to ensure fair and reasonable understanding
• Seek to find points of agreement early in the discussion and document the agreements
• Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but contractual attitude
• Develop the record of negotiation documentation
• Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers
• Actively reconcile the internal estimates with those prepared by third-parties; engage the third- party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort
• Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings
• Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems
• Prepare estimates by applying unit rates for man hours, labor dollars, material dollars, and construction equipment dollars and all-in unit cost determination, calculating extensions and the application of standard factors, overhead rates and fees.
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates

• Prepare and/or review final Engineer's estimate
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development
• Train subordinate estimating personnel when necessary
• Contribute to the advancement of ADG's goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders
• Proved accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous position
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus
• Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
• Establish a personable, but contractual stance with the contractor