Lead Project Cost Estimator - Educational Facilities
$210,000–$214,000 year
On-site · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of estimators to prepare and review construction cost estimates for LAUSD capital projects, manage budgets, review bids and claims, coordinate with architects/engineers, and provide cost analysis for complex school-building programs. Responsibilities include supervising estimators, conducting cost studies from drawings/specifications, developing preliminary and final estimates, establishing budgets, preparing grant-related cost materials, reviewing contractor bids, and supporting change orders and negotiations. Required skills include extensive cost estimating experience on type I–V building projects, leadership, proficiency with estimating software, and knowledge of school-construction procurement and funding processes.
Required Qualifications
- Option A: Fourteen (14) years of full-time paid professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for major/complex Type I, II, III, or V building construction as defined by State building codes; bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognized college or university; three (3) years of full-time paid experience supervising estimators; and a minimum of five (5) years employed by a construction cost consulting firm.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional certification such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) through ASPE, or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) through AACE International.
- Experience with the Division of State Architect (DSA) construction and design review process.
- Prior experience supporting LAUSD, K–12 school districts, or large public agency capital construction programs in California.
- Familiarity with construction cost estimating software (e.g., Timberline/Sage Estimating, CostX, RSMeans) and applicable building cost databases.
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