Job Description

Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has an opportunity for a Junior Cost Estimator to join our team to work on high profile, $20 million to $1 billion programs at our headquarters in Walnut Creek, CA. We are proud to be the cost advisor on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation specializing in airports, justice facilities, laboratories, healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects. Leland Saylor is also known for our industry leading cost manuals, used by owners and construction professionals throughout the US. 

The junior-level estimator will develop the ability to produce meticulous estimates during design and construction phases. Types of services will be primarily design phase estimating, peer review/validation, and on-site change order estimating for commercial and institutional building programs as well as other projects.

Daily Duties

• Perform accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs during all phases of document development (schematic design, design development and construction phase documents).
• Prepare full and complete project estimates in both CSI and Uniformat as required during Pre-construction.
• Obtain clarifications on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Assist the estimating team in soliciting and analyzing subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Ability to identify, track and assess cost saving opportunities for the client.
• Develop and tracks current market and historical unit costs accurately.
• Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed
• Enjoy yourself!

 Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years job experience estimating a variety of building types (for example: office, medical, aviation, educational, etc.), with projects in excess of $5M.
• B.S. in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field preferred
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Able to take direction to create estimates.
• Ask questions to learn the estimating process quickly and simplify complex processes.
• Energetic and dedicated, self-starter.
• Motivated to achieve results, take feedback, and continually learn to improve processes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer paid premiums

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an adviser on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.