Construction Project Cost Estimator at CLMI Group, LLC

Description

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.

Position Title:  Project Cost Estimator

Location: Los Angeles, CA - (On-Site) Los Angeles Unified School District (candidates must be

willing and able to commute to the Los Angeles, CA office and make site visits as necessary)

Due Date: 2/12/26

Duties:

• 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

Requirements

Required Experience:

• 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

Required Education: 

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life