What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Cost Estimator Los Angeles Airport position at Purely Works?
Role Description The Construction Cost Estimator for Los Angeles Airport at Purely Works is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for airport construction and renovation projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services. The estimator will review architectural and engineering drawings, analyze project specifications, and collaborate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to validate assumptions and refine budgets. Daily tasks include tracking cost data, updating estimates as designs evolve, supporting bid preparation, and providing cost analysis to inform decision-making and value engineering. The role also involves monitoring market pricing trends, maintaining accurate cost records, and contributing to risk assessments related to budget and schedule impacts.
Qualifications
- Strong project estimation skills, including the ability to interpret construction plans and specifications and develop accurate quantity takeoffs and cost breakdowns.
- Cost management and cost control skills to track expenditures, compare actuals to estimates, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects within budget.
- Analytical skills and budgeting experience to model different scenarios, prepare comprehensive budgets, and support financial planning for complex airport projects.
- Experience with construction estimating software and tools, and proficiency in spreadsheet applications (e.g., Excel) for data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of airport or large infrastructure construction processes, materials, building codes, and industry standards; experience with public works or transportation projects is beneficial.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to present cost findings, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and document assumptions clearly.
- Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA, manage multiple estimates simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Relevant educational background such as a degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.