Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking an Estimator IV in General Trades to support our Education & Facilities Sector. The Estimator IV specializes in general trades, reporting to the PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief Estimator. Responsibilities include preparing detailed construction cost estimates from design documents, evaluating consultant deliverables for accuracy and consistency, and analyzing contractor proposals for fairness. The role involves conducting site visits, performing variance studies, and leveraging historical and vendor data to develop reliable pricing recommendations.

• Senior-level estimator who specializes in General trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Chief Estimator.
• Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
• Prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.
• Evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy, uniformity and completeness.
• Prepare fair cost estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.
• Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors’ bids vary from the construction cost estimate.
• Conduct construction/project site visits, gathering relevant information, and determine what information to use to produce project estimates.
• Evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates
  and price recommendations.
• Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and profit.
• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos and letters and present recommendation to management.
• Very familiar with CSI Master Format (with Uni-format is a plus) major new divisions.
• Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.

• 10-15 years of recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
• Expert in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting
• Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
• Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
• Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors’ proposals to quickly identify discrepancies.
• 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.
• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess of the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert in the usage of eGordian Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
  
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates
  
• Knowledge and use of RS Means including NECA and MCAA labor productivity
  
• Knowledge and use of RS Means Cost Estimating online system

Salary Range: $138,400.00 to $157,000.00 per year

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry-leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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