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Vanir · 21 hours ago

Project Cost Estimator

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management and real estate development. The Project Cost Estimator will prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, support price negotiations, and review contractor claims to ensure accountability.

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Responsibilities

Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures
Provides support in price negotiations
Prepares claim analyses and estimates
Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools
Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction cost estimatingChange order estimationCost analysisLocal costsScope of work developmentCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
Minimum of 7 years 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 contractor proposal to quickly identify differences
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

Benefits

401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
Life
AD&D and disability benefits
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Voluntary benefits
Teladoc
Pet insurance
Paid time off
National employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee referral program

Company

Vanir

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With a legacy spanning 60 years, Vanir has established itself as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM), as well as real estate development.
dateFounded in 1980
location
Sacramento, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://vanir.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Dorene Dominguez
Chairman & CEO
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Masood Mesbah, PhD, PE
Chief Operating Officer
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