Cost Estimator

Job Description D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking an Estimator in Los Angeles, California Responsibilities Prepare Independent Cost Estimates to support projects during planning, design and construction. Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimate including factors such as Phasing, Airport Operations, Shift, Resources, Time Constraints and Badging impacts. Develop a detailed and Independent Cost Estimate from conceptual information and/or engineering drawings. Prepare detailed estimates comprising labor hours/composite crew costs, itemized material costs and Equipment cost. Provide Constructability Reports to proactively identify deficiencies and ambiguities; and actively assist the project team to develop a credible cost budget. Actively reconcile independent cost 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. Ability to analyze bids from vendors, contractors and subcontractors and align with Independent Cost Estimate. Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of work. Having the ability to identify necessary field equipment needed by contractors. Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders. 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. Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates. Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related Certified estimating professional required 5 years or more experience of estimating directly related to both engineering and construction projects