Lead Project Cost Estimator

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of estimators, including designating daily assignments
• Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates for buildings and structures from drawings and specifications
• Prepare and review cost estimates and materials required to secure State and federal grants or loans from school aid programs
• Verify the accuracy of cost estimates submitted by architects and engineers and negotiate agreements on preliminary costs
• Analyze change orders on construction work and approve or reject extras or credits
• Establish budgets for school building projects and develop methods for maintaining cost data records
• Conduct seminars and workshops regarding school construction bidding procedures and cost estimating
• Prepare preliminary and final independent cost estimates to establish negotiating positions for PM/CM

Requirements

• 14 years of professional experience in preparing complete cost estimates for major/complex building construction
• 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity leading estimators
• 5 years of experience working for a construction cost consulting firm
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• Extensive knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
• Proven ability to develop conceptual and preconstruction cost estimates for complex school building projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Salary range of $201,000 - $206,000
• 100% covered Medical, Vision, and Dental for the employee
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of accrued Vacation pay and 6 days of immediate Sick pay
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer 401k contribution after one year of service
• Monthly cell phone stipend and company laptop

About the Company

The Tsui Group provides specialized construction management and cost consulting services, focusing on large-scale educational facility projects within Los Angeles County.