Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Responsible for estimates from design, value engineering, preconstruction and construction stages. Administers estimates for schedules, logistics, resources, procurement, primary/alternative and comparative means, methods and materials. Reviews, collaborates and prepares for estimate services in support of organization and project specific activities to ensure they are meeting time, budget, schedule, cost, and project performance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities  Responsible for the accuracy, integrity and completion of estimates at a variety of phases including but not limited to design, concept, preconstruction, procurement and construction.  Reviews drawings, prints, specifications, contracts, RFPs/RFQs and all other construction documents for estimate related activities.  Participates in the preparation of construction schedules, requests for information, and project utilization plans.  Utilizes a variety of estimating means to include current market pricing, regionally specific pricing, labor usage and analysis of other pertinent financial information as needed for estimate development.  Analyze and evaluate proposals from contractors, subcontractors and other entities  Coordinate and attend cost, budget and change order meetings.  Assist with change analysis and development and / or validation of control budgets.  Use standard construction industry practices and resources related to construction costs and historical data.  Participate in risk evaluation and mitigation meetings and provide cost estimates related to project risks.  Respond to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.  Perform other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent technical area of study is required.  10 or more years of public works estimating experience in the United States with at least 5 years of electrical and systems (communications, train control and related systems) estimating experience.  Knowledge and application of construction estimating, cost, project controls/scheduling, documentation, engineering and construction principles, techniques, materials, applications, and practices required.  Understanding of contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications is required.

 Strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite and cost and project related systems such as Prolog, HCSS Heavy Bid and Primavera is preferred.  Meticulous attention to detail.  Excellent communication skills.  The ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce. Our Company: DE was founded and incorporated in the State of California in January 2005. DE is a certified woman owned Small Business Enterprise (SBE) located in Los Angeles, California. DE has provided professional construction management (CM) services, including contract administration, cost estimating, schedule management, change management and negotiation, claims resolution, litigation technical expertise, and specialized electrical systems oversight to the public and private sector throughout Southern California for over 13 years. We specialize in effective oversight of General Contractors and Subcontractors on complex projects with multiple stakeholders, on behalf of Owners. DE has a successful track record in delivering projects with the requisite quality and safety, while meeting aggressive budget and schedule goals.  We offer a competitive compensation package including: medical insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, and 401 (k) and pension retirement plans.  DE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  DE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.