Position:  Cost Estimator, Senior - LAWA

Function: Cost Estimation

Location: HYBRID - 3x a week onsite at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Remote Work Option: HYBRID – 3x a week onsite

Salary Range: $150- $185k

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position will provide experienced Cost Estimation support to the Los Angeles World Airport.

Relevant Experience

20 years or more of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects and has demonstratable specialized experience/area of expertise.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

·       Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit

·       Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes the appropriate scope

·       Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications

·       Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc

Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits

·       Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references

·       Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references

·       Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used and that any mark- up caps are not exceeded

·       Discuss the LAWA position after the contractor established their position.
Share the basis of the LAWA position to ensure fair and reasonable understanding

·       Seek to find points of agreement early in the discussion and document the agreements

·       Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a
reasonable, but contractual attitude

·       Develop the record of negotiation documentation

·       Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers

·       Actively reconcile the internal estimates with those prepared by third-parties; engage the third-party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of the reconciliation effort

·       Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why

·       Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings

·       Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems

·       Prepare estimates by applying unit rates for man hours, labor dollars, material dollars, and construction equipment dollars and all-in unit cost determination, calculating extensions and the application of standard factors, overhead rates and fees.

·       Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates

·       Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimate

·       Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope

of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes

·       Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development

·       Train subordinate estimating personnel when necessary

·       Contribute to the advancement of ADG’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders

·       Proved accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment

·       Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in
previous position

·       Effective oral and written communication skills

·       May assume other duties as required/needed. Maybe required to work various shifts as needed.

Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Master's degree strongly preferred.

Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification. Required to have certified estimating professional credentials.

Skills Requirements

• Attention to detail, strong time management skills

·       Demonstrated proficiency estimating formats, including Uniformat II

·       Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS Means, Richardsons, etc.

·       Proficient with large-scale estimating software

·       Experience with On-screen Take-off and MC2 is highly desirable Microsoft Office Suite

·       Has demonstratable specialized experience/area of expertise.
Previous experience with public airport projects is a must; experience within a commercial airport terminal is highly desirable

·       Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations

·       Self-starter attitude with proved results-oriented focus

·       Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate
reconciliation efforts and change order processing

·       Establish a personable, but contractual stance with the contractor

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company. This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday. Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please refer to LAWA’s Pilot Policy for details.

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law