Cost Estimator

Job description

ABOUT CITADEL CPM Citadel CPM is a California corporation, headquartered in Pasadena with offices in Fullerton, Long Beach, Riverside, and Sacramento, as well as Phoenix, Arizona. Citadel was established in 2006 to provide professional construction project management services to Federal, State, and municipal agencies in the justice, corrections, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and military market sectors. ABOUT THE TEAM Our team is dedicated to making our clients' vision a reality while delivering projects on budget, schedule, scope, and quality expectations. Our team is committed to resolving issues in a professional and collaborative manner with integrity always foremost in mind. We are proud to know that Citadel CPM is regarded as a team of reputable professionals that clients seek to help them manage their construction projects, and that industry professionals aspire to join. Citadel's reputation has been built on a set of three principles that form our core values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Responsiveness. ABOUT THE ROLE Citadel CPM is in search of highly experienced Estimators to join our team. In this role, you will 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. In addition to that, you will develop and estimate the scope of work for change orders. ABOUT YOU You are a general trades Cost Estimator with at least 10 years of experience in preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code. You bring expertise in Design Build, Design Bid Build and Job Order Contracting forms of contracting. 5 years of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) estimating highly preferred. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 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 be used to produce project estimates. Conduct material takeoffs and quantity surveys for MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components. 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, letters, and present recommendation to management. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify value engineering opportunities and cost-savings measures. Perform other related estimating duties as assigned. Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors’ proposal to 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. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Ability to perform basic calculations in Excel. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 10 years minimum 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 5 - 7 years of MEP estimating. Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing. Expert in Design Build, Design Bid Build and Job Order Contracting forms of contracting. Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures. Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs. Full knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, and industry standards. Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Citadel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. Citadel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, natural origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. To request an interview accommodation please send an email to In compliance with the local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range therefore for location where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, licenses, skill set, experience and/or performance. Base pay is only one component of Citadel’s total compensation packages for employees. The pay range for the Cost Estimator position is $140,000 - $175,000 salary per year. Featured Benefits Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401K Life and Long-Term Disability Insurances Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal time, sick days, and holidays Professional Development Reimbursement