Senior Cost Estimator

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator in Los Angeles, CAResponsibilitiesPrepare 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 andEquipment 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.Lead Negotiation Meetings with contractors and subcontractors.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.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. A master’s degree is strongly preferred.Certified estimating professional credential required.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Experience with On-Screen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.20 years or more of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projectsDemonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations.Demonstrated experience in getting independent estimates from vendors/contractors as check estimates against contractor proposal estimated costs and negotiations.Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus.Effective oral and written communication skills.Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication.Comfortable operating in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.Must be detail oriented and highly organized.Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects at the same time.Experience working with outside agencies i.e., FAA, General Services division, LADBS, LADWP, etc.D’Leon Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Created: 2025-06-02