Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Title: Cost Estimator V

Location: Los Angeles World Airports: Los Angeles, CA - This is a full-time position in the office or on the project site at LAX: Candidate must be willing and able to commute to Los Angeles, CA LAWA office and make site visits as necessary.

Due Date: 10/29/25

Key Identifiers for the Position

Previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects

Proficient with large-scale estimating software

Twenty years of general estimating experience

Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery

Essential Job Duties

Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work

Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed

Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit

Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications

Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope

Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references

Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes

Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation

Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates

Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why

Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates

Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development

Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products

Hardware/Software Knowledge

Demonstrated proficiency in various estimating formats

Proficient with industry estimating software, databases, sources, and tools

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

Twenty years of general estimating experience

Self-starter attitude with results-oriented focus

Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing

Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations

Effective oral and written communication skills

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field to estimating profession

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

May assume other duties as required/needed

Maybe required to work past regular work shift

Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

This position is full time on site, Monday through Friday.

CLMI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $202,000 - $212,000.