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Construction Cost Estimator - Junior

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DACM Project Management, Inc

Los Angeles, CA (In Person)

$153,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 13 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/6/2026

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Job Description

Job Description Position Title:
Construction Project Cost Estimator (School Construction Projects) Owners Team Client /
Program:
Los Angeles Unified School District -
Project Support Services Position Location:
Downtown Los Angeles Position Start Date:
Approximately June to July Salary $152,000 to $155,000 per year as a full-time employee, plus full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days. Company medical insurance and 401K plan DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the
LAUSD Facilities Program Position Functions:
1. Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position. 2. Assist in preparing change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position 3. Provide support in price negotiations 4. Prepare claim analysis and estimates 5. Prepare detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches 6. Assist in reviewing contractor's claims and proposals for merit and accountability 7. Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services
Required Experience:
1. Two (2) years full-time paid professional experience in construction estimating of facilities or School Construction. 2. Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs 3. Experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders 4. Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to identify differences 5. Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimate the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal 6. Good oral and written communication skills 7. Fact-find and in-depth skills
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
Salary Not Specified Location Los Angeles California United States Job Overview Job Posted:
4 days ago
Job Expires:
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