Field Cost Engineer
$100,000–$140,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Review Owner-ordered extra work documents for accuracy and completeness, then develop scope of work packages using narratives, checklists, and quantity take-offs for change order pricing. Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare document packages, and evaluate proposals to ensure accuracy in scope, quantities, and schedule. Coordinate with the operations team to support cost and schedule proposals, finalize cost proposals for client submission, and assist in change order negotiations. Manage assigned Contract Specification Sections, coordinate subcontractor activities, and administer submittals, RFIs, and CWPs while maintaining project budgets through timesheet coding and invoice collection. Report to the Project Manager on the Metro Division 20 Project in downtown Los Angeles, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- 3 - 5 years of heavy civil construction experience or similar construction cost/estimating experience or equivalent combinations training and related experience
- Working knowledge of and ability to select/apply resource monitoring and control techniques i.e., cost accounting, budget analysis, etc., as well as an understanding of the nature of process systems, structures and construction technology required
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus
- Experience with Government projects a plus
- Experience with sitework, concrete, utilities, systems, or rail, a plus
- Candidates local to Los Angeles, California preferred
- Working knowledge of take-off software or similar a plus
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