Cumming Group
Privately held international project‑management and cost‑consulting firm for large complex builds.
Cost Estimator
Develop and analyze construction cost estimates for LA school projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Prepare preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates for JOC/Formal Construction contracts, establishing negotiating position per change order procedures. • Support price negotiations. • Prepare claim analyses and estimates. • Produce detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications, sketches, and square footages using standard estimating data and tools. • Review contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸claim analysis
- ▸price negotiation
- ▸construction estimates
- ▸claim review
- ▸estimating tools
What You Bring
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs. • Extensive experience developing and estimating scope of work for change orders. • Ability to compare independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences. • Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimate detailed costs independent of contractor proposal. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field. • Minimum 7 years full‑time professional experience in construction cost estimating for facilities or school building projects.
Requirements
- ▸cost knowledge
- ▸scope estimating
- ▸cost comparison
- ▸communication
- ▸bs degree
- ▸7+ years
Benefits
Compensation for this full‑time position ranges from $120,200 to $160,266 annually, depending on geography, experience, and client needs. Cumming Group also provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off and holidays, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program. • Salary range $120,200–$160,266 per year, based on location, experience, and client/industry factors. • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with matching; paid time off and holidays; short‑ and long‑term disability; Employee Assistance Program.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time