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Junior Project Cost Estimator

Element Consulting, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Duties:

  • Prepare preliminary independent cost estimates of projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position
  • Assist in preparing change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position
  • Provides support in price negotiations
  • Prepares claim analysis and estimates
  • Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches
  • Assists in reviewing contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
  • Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

  • Two (2) years full-time paid professional experience in construction estimating of facilities or School Construction
  • Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
  • Experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
  • Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to identify differences
  • Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Fact-find and in-depth skills

Required Education:

  • Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, engineering, or construction management

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $110K-$130K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'

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