Senior Cost Estimator

Job Description

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for select trades. Be technically savvy.
• Analyze documentation, such as blueprints and other data, to prepare materials, cost, time and labor estimates.
• Break down all expenses and prepare reports to assist management in the organizing, planning and scheduling of work.
• Collect cost data to estimate total costs for both current and future projects.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assistance using limited preliminary design documents/information.
• Develop subcontract interest in projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
• Qualify and level subcontractors' proposals according to project specifics.
• Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
• Prepare detailed critical path job schedules.
• Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Interact with clients, architects, engineers to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc.
• Consult with construction foremen, vendors, clients and management personnel to discuss estimates and resolve issues that may arise.
• Perform onsite investigations during the course of a project and make adjustments to project budgets as needed.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs in the areas of labor, materials and assembly to benefit the company.
• Track actual costs as a project develops and assesses cost effectiveness of projects, services or products.
• Set up cost reporting and monitoring procedures and systems to streamline the process.

Qualifications

• Relevant Construction Estimating experience including conceptual budgeting.
• Extensive knowledge of industry practices, procedures, and market trends.
• Proficient with commercial estimating software such as: MC2, Timberline/SageCRE, QuickBid, On-Screen.
• Excellent leadership, personable, communication, and written skills.
• Ability to interact, develop, and maintain a positive professional relationship with all levels of personnel.
• Meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Review basic software generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and integrity.