Cost Estimator/Senior Cost Estimator - LAWA

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time if desired

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​Project: Los Angeles World Airports Projects

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Location: Los Angeles, CA on-site, potential for some remote work

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Company Overview

MCK Americas Inc. is a Project and Construction Management firm providing advanced project management, and construction management on public works infrastructure projects as well as private projects throughout California. MCK is recognized with an excellent reputation due to the quality of its staff.

 
MCK provides a “family” environment of supportive co-workers that encourages each employee to operate as if it were their own company, fueling a collaborative culture where all voices are heard and considered to be a contributor to the greater good. We believe that empowerment, along with inclusion and promoting growth can create an environment that results in not just project success, but overall professional and personal fulfillment. 

MCK is headquartered in San Francisco with additional California offices in Oakland, Los Angeles and Sacramento. Benefits include rollover paid time off, medical and dental insurance, 401k, profit-sharing potential, additional maternity leave benefits, cash balance/pension potential, bonuses, quarterly gatherings and other perks.

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Job Description

We’re growing and are looking Cost Estimators for projects in the Greater Los Angeles area. In this role you will provide cost estimating services for projects at LAX Airport on-site, with potential to provide remote cost estimating services on other public agency projects throughout California. We are looking for reliable and hard-working individuals that take pride in their work. Candidates must demonstrate first-rate work ethics, strong attention to detail and communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Cost estimating for pre-construction, support for the review and assessment of change requests and value engineering change proposals.

• Perform constructability and preliminary take-offs.

• Review proposed design changes and prepare estimates within appropriate accuracy levels.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation to help prepare a schedule, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

• Review contractor and subcontractor change order estimates.

• Conduct or attend cost reconciliation meetings.

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General Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of recent experience in cost estimating of medium to large and complex construction projects.

• Experience estimating for aviation and/or or other relevant transportation projects.

• Prepared and evaluated medium to large change order cost proposals with a value of over $25 million within the past five (5) years.

• Baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or relevant discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.

• Cost estimator certificate such as Certified Cost Engineer CCE or Certified Professional Estimator CPE is a plus.

• Proficiency with HeavyBid, or Trimble software is a plus.

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Salary:

Range $150,000 to $190,000/year full-time (varies on experience)

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To Apply 

For additional information about MCK please visit www.mckinc.net. 

 

Please send your detailed resume, including years of experience, training, certificates, and project experience to Fernanda Miranda fmiranda@mckinc.net.