Senior Cost Estimator (Remote Work Opportunity)

Architecture firm in need of an on-call, hourly Senior Cost Estimator.

Responsibilities will include:
* Preparing conceptual "design/build" estimates based on concept drawings through detailed estimates based on 100% CDs
* Must be able to do detailed take-offs and estimating for all trades, including MEP
* This will include detailed estimates for self-performed concrete and carpentry scopes of work
* Estimate updates at the various design milestones with clear and concise variance reports
* Must be skilled in value engineering
* Must be highly organized
* Most projects will be new buildings and full modernizations
* Most projects will be public schools under jurisdiction of DSA
* Most projects will be located in Northern CA
* This work can be done remotely using BlueBeam or OST
* Prefer estimates in Excel format
* Pay will be hourly at a negotiated rate
* Please send cover letter, resume and proposed hourly rate to request an interview.

Qualifications:

* Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience as a cost estimator for a General Contractor on California public school projects.
* Excellent computer/technology skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Must be highly responsive and customer service oriented.
* College degree is a plus.