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Field Cost Engineer

Tutor Perini

Company websitetutorperini.com (Tutor Perini, opens in new tab)

Base salary $100K  to $140K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Los Angeles, CA

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  • LocationLos Angeles, CA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

Expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 depending on experience. 


Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.


All staffing agency inquiries must be directed exclusively to internal recruiter Matt Bachman at [email protected]. Direct contact from agencies to other employees is not permitted.

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking to hire a Field Cost Engineer to join our office in downtown Los Angeles, CA.


About Tutor Perini Corporation


Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance


Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success.


The world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of many diverse projects across our great nation.  Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.


From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile projects that impact your community.


Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent


DESCRIPTION:

As a  Field Cost Engineer at Tutor Perini Corporation, reporting to the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Engineer on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Division 20 Project in downtown Los Angeles, CA you will perform routine and non-routine cost/estimating assignments, which require the selection and application of resource monitoring and control principles, techniques, and technical knowledge of a construction project. Position responsible for timeliness and accuracy of reports for the project. This includes performing tasks that include, but are not limited to:


RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Review Owner ordered extra work documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work
  • Develop scope of work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take-off for change order pricing
  • Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute change order document packages, respond to inquiries, being knowledgeable of respective scopes of work and responsibilities
  • Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope. (Quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)
  • Prepare subcontractors/vendors price analysis sheets
  • Coordinate with operations team on this design-bid-build project to support development of cost and schedule proposals (CSP)
  • Finalize cost proposals for submission to the client
  • Assist with change order negotiations and finalize agreed upon terms, conditions, and price
  • Assist with purchasing and definition of subcontractor/ vendor agreements scope of work
  • Perform tasks required to develop and maintain budgets for the project. Includes coding timesheets, invoices, etc., collecting actual installed, monitor progress per cost account, etc.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with multiple Changes at the same time
  • Ability to understand construction documents and develop scopes of work
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word primarily)
  • Working knowledge of take-off software or similar a plus
  • Working knowledge of estimating software
  • Manage assigned Contract Specification Sections
  • Coordination of Subcontractors construction activities and schedule completion.
  • Review, submit and administer submittals, RFIs, and CWPs.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
  • 3 - 5 years of heavy civil construction experience or similar construction cost/estimating experience or equivalent combinations training and related experience.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to select/apply resource monitoring and control techniques i.e., cost accounting, budget analysis, etc., as well as an understanding of the nature of process systems, structures and construction technology required.
  • Commitment to safety and quality. Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
  • Strong work ethic - Highly motivated and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.
  • Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus
  • Experience with Government projects a plus
  • Experience with sitework, concrete, utilities, systems, or rail, a plus
  • Candidates local to Los Angeles, California preferred


OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.


OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.


Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent.  Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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