Construction Estimating Analyst (Closed)

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING ANALYST

Program:             Los Angeles Unified School District – Program Support Services Estimating Department
Salary Range:     $129.8K to $152.2K annual base salary plus benefits
Positions Open:  One (1)

DUTIES:

• Generates and updates Prevailing Wage table per current market trends
• Research, collects, and updates construction material costs and indexes
• Assists cost estimators in various comparison analysis on construction cost estimates
• Assists in reviewing contractors’ claims and proposals for accountability
• Reviews analysis of construction life cycle costs
• Prepares and conduct cost benefit analysis
• Provides support in construction costs and bid review and comparisons
• Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services
• Prepares special reports and research pertaining to construction cost trends and activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience in cost estimating AND data analysis
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in public agencies performing related duties assigned
• Experience in developing, organizing and maintaining cost data tables

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or any related field

OR

Candidates without the required degree must have additional 4 years of the required experience to compensate for the education requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of science research and analytical methods
• Ability to analyze construction cost trends and generate graphs, database, and reports and prepare presentations for stakeholders
• Ability to compare the cost estimates with contractor proposals or bids to identify significant differences and probable causes for the discrepancies
• Ability to work independently and without supervision
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Deadline to submit resume:
Wednesday June 18, 2025 @ 9:00am (no late submissions accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: LAUSD Construction Estimating Analyst

Approximate Processing Time:
SHORTLIST: Within 1 week after deadline to submit resume.
INTERVIEW: Within 2 weeks after deadline to submit resume.
SELECTION NOTIFICATION: Within 3 weeks after deadline to submit resume.
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Recruitment # CM-CEA-0525-37