Cost Estimator

About the Position

Were seeking Cost Estimators at various level s to shape budgets for large complex transportation and transit programs delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. Youll build detailed estimates monitor cost escalation and labor trends and serve as contact for cost-related matters. By issuing clear progress updates flagging risks early and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders youll help keep programs on track within budget and poised for success.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need . This posting targets Los Angeles CA.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

• Develop project and construction estimates schedules and costs.
• Responsible for cost escalation orders of magnitude cost of materials and labor rates.
• Perform sensitivity analyses for escalation commodity swings and delivery strategies presenting findings to the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate with designers schedulers and procurement to align estimates with phasing plans cash-flow curves and contracting strategies.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear communication of project progress issues and solutions.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders including senior management and clients highlighting project status accomplishments and potential roadblocks.

Attributes

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

$500M) complex heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways roads bridges transit (including rail and bus) and / or airport projects.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $100k-$200k / year ($48-$96 / hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidates level of experience breadth of skills total education achieved certifications / licenses that have been obtained geographic location etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities in accordance with all applicable local state and / or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited the absence of a signed agreement Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel including those submitted to Luster hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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Key Skills

Bluebeam,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,HeavyBid,Math,Sage,Pricing,Cost Control,Restoration,Roofing,Microsoft Excel,Auto Estimating

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 48 - 96