Project Cost Estimator - Education
Overview:
Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a project cost estimator to support its Education sector. This position prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates of school building projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position.The ideal candidate is an architectural, engineering or construction management professional with a minimum of seven (7) years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts managedby M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures.
- Prepares detailed change order estimates for owner authorized representatives to establish negotiating position
- Provides support in price negotiations
- Prepares claim analyses and estimates
- Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specs and sketches
- Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
- Performs related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
Required Experience/Skills:
- Minimum of 7 years of full-time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects.
- Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
- Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
- Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with the contractor proposal to identify differences quickly.
- Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Location: Los Angeles, California - 100 percent onsite.
Our Company:
Cordoba Corporation: Building Excellence in Infrastructure
Cordoba Corporation, a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm, has a proven track record of success. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy.Through close collaboration with our clients, we have consistently delivered complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across California, demonstrating our stability and growth potential.
National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018.Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.
Statewide Presence—With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a solid presence statewide. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.
Cordoba Corporation: Enhancing Employee Well-Being!
At Cordoba Corporation, we value our employees and their well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks. We provide multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance, all of which are subsidized for both employees and dependents.Our benefits package also includes employer-paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry-leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
In addition, employees are eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being. We believe that by taking care of our employees, we can all thrive together.
Cordoba Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for our success, and we value and respect every individual's unique contribution.
Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees within and beyond the workplace.
For inquiries or accommodation, please get in touch with our HR Department at (213) 895-0224.
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