Lead Project Cost Estimator

Job overview

The Lead Project Cost Estimator role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, with annual compensation of $200,000–$235,000. The position prepares and reviews construction cost estimates for school building projects and supports public bidding and funding processes. The role leads estimators and develops independent cost estimates, budgets, and analyses that help evaluate contractor proposals, change orders, claims, and project costs for decision-making and negotiations.

What you'll do

• Lead and assign work to estimators
• prepare and review construction cost estimates
• review grant and loan materials
• check architect and engineer estimates
• resolve estimate differences
• analyze bids, contract costs, change orders, and claims
• establish school project budgets
• maintain cost data and procedures
• support price negotiations and public bidding.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead project cost estimator

full-time

los angeles ca

engicon cm

construction estimating

school construction

cost analysis

project budgets

change orders

claims analysis

estimator leadership

public bidding

401(k) match

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• employee discounts
• paid time off
• training and development.

Why this role

Requires extensive professional construction estimating and estimator-supervision experience; a bachelor’s degree is required unless qualifying experience substitutes under the stated terms.

About the employer

ENGICON CM is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.