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Junior Project Cost Estimator

Hill International, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Junior Project Cost Estimator in Los Angeles, California

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

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

The salary range for this position is $89,000 - $119,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Salary : $89,000 - $119,000

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