Associate/Estimator
Exponent, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Associate/Estimator
ID: 2024-1868
| Location: | US-CA-Los Angeles |
| Practice: | Construction Consulting |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Posted Salary Range: | USD $95,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr. |
About Exponent
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries.
Key statistics:
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Associate/Estimator for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team involved in projects relating to construction project estimating, bid analysis, project management, and related construction consulting services.
You will be responsible for:
- Preparing material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents, and change orders.
- Completing cost analyses and quantity takeoffs on an as-needed basis.
- Evaluating construction trade bids.
- Presenting results of cost analyses to senior staff and clients.
- Planning and analyzing project costs.
- Developing, updating, and analyzing project schedules.
- Tracking and managing project scope changes and project risks.
- Reviewing project documents and performing document control.
- Preparing project and program status reports.
- Supporting requests of project leads and clients.
You will have the following skills and qualifications:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related discipline plus 1 - 5 years of industry experience (internships included) or M.S. plus 0 - 5 years of industry experience (internships included); advanced degree(s), Registration and Certifications are preferred.
- Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute.
- Ability to interact effectively with both internal and external clients.
- Proactive and self-driven to navigate complexities and resolve hurdles.
- Strong analytical thinking and data management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of construction means and methodology.
- Ability to read and understand design information.
- Knowledge of common construction-related software including Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Office, and Google Workspace tools.
- Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, unit pricing, estimating factors; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable).
- Data center connectivity/telecommunications experience.
- Network and cabling experience.
- Database management and fluency with relevant programming languages such as Python or SQL.
Compensation
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions. Exponent's total compensation plan includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Benefits you will enjoy:
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: Life@Exponent
Job Locations
US-CA-Los Angeles
US-CA-Oakland