Cost Estimator, Rail - The Solis Group (California)
Cost Estimator, Rail - Los Angeles, CA
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Code 1391
# of Openings 1
The Solis Group is seeking an individual with experience as a Cost Estimator for a major rail project in the Greater Los Angeles, CA area. This individual will have experience as a cost estimator in the civil construction industry. Previous rail experience is required, and CM/GC experience is strongly preferred.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development and, construction documents).
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when
necessary.
• May assist the project management team in soliciting and analyzing subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.
• Develops unit costs accurately.
• Develops and analyzes value management analysis options.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources and uses this knowledge in guiding the owner to a viable project.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Ensures all data placed in the historical database is accurate.
• May assist in purchasing or buyout duties.
• Participates in value engineering review of documents during workshops with owner.
• Prepares and presents budget presentations to owners and architects.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND BACKGROUND
+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
+ Experience as a cost estimator in the civil construction industry with focus on rail projects.
+ CM/GC, Negotiated, Lump Sum, and hard bid experience
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and estimate multiple projects, excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation skills;
+ Proficiency in MS Office suite.
+ a valid driver’s license and daily access to a car
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Individuals may need to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift up to 25 pounds as required to file documents or store materials and/or office supplies. Proper lifting techniques required.
During the course of your employment, you may be asked to complete and/or renew safety training or certifications onsite or with outside vendors or professionals, including (but not limited to) CPR, disaster planning, active shooter, and first aid.
We are dedicated to doing great work and we love what we do. Come be a part of our team.
Now the legal stuff: Any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results of a background check, credit check, Live Scan fingerprinting, and drug screening.
The Solis Group does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
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