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Project Cost Estimator
full-time•Los Angeles•$115k - $139k
About this role
About Vanir
Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Constructioncontracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change orderprocedures
- Provides support in price negotiations
- Prepares claim analyses and estimates
- Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications andsketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools
- Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
- Performs related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 ofall 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 identifydifferences
- Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costsof those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits
Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 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) and employee referral program.
How to Apply
If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.
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Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.
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Posted Salary Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $139,750.00 /Yr.What you'll do
- The Project Cost Estimator prepares detailed cost estimates for construction projects and supports price negotiations. They also review contractor claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
About Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
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. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record for more than three decades, our award-winning team has delivered $30.8 billion in construction value to hundreds of clients nationwide.
As a minority- and woman-owned firm, we take pride in serving a diverse array of market sectors, including education (K-12 and higher); healthcare; justice and essential services; state and local government; science and technology; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit. We currently have offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas and Washington.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vanir Construction Management, Inc. pay for a Project Cost Estimator?
Vanir Construction Management, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package for the Project Cost Estimator role. The salary range is USD 115k - 140k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Project Cost Estimator do at Vanir Construction Management, Inc.?
As a Project Cost Estimator at Vanir Construction Management, Inc., you will: the Project Cost Estimator prepares detailed cost estimates for construction projects and supports price negotiations. They also review contractor claims and proposals for merit and accountability..
Is the Project Cost Estimator position at Vanir Construction Management, Inc. remote?
The Project Cost Estimator position at Vanir Construction Management, Inc. is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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