General Estimator (Junior)

About Lenax Construction Services, Inc.

Since its inception in 1993, Lenax Construction Services, Inc. (LENAX) has provided quality construction services and project controls to a diverse range of engineering, design, and construction firms.

LENAX services a broad range of markets, including airports, transportation, industrial, correctional, universities, and marine.

LENAX is a goal-oriented and customer-driven independent consulting business, aimed at adding value and strength to our clients’ program teams by providing expertise in current pricing and economic trends, while utilizing the most up to date means and methods in the construction and design industries.

LENAX is looking for a Junior Cost estimator to support the LENAX Corporate Estimating Team. The Junior Estimator will touch all aspects of our work estimating costs associated with small to multi-multi-billion-dollar projects, across multiple business sectors (aviation, rail, highways, bridges, ports, public works, vertical construction, and etc.

but with a focus on highways and rail.

Specifically, our Junior Cost Estimator will provide detailed cost estimates from conceptual design through bid phase of design on a variety of projects, with a focus on rail projects involving all trades including civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, HVAC, and electrical work.

This position provides an amazing opportunity for an individual seeking to pursue a rich and rewarding career as a General Estimator, being mentored by leaders in the field, with experience estimating multi-million-to-multi-billion-dollar CIP Programs.

JOB DUTIES :

• Prepare and review cost estimates for projects at various levels of design completion.
• Prepare labor rates and equipment rates.
• Prepare quantity surveys on projects at various levels of design completion.
• Procure pricing from vendors and manufacturers on proprietary equipment.
• Review and interpret project documents including drawings, specifications, and contract language.
• Prepare change order estimates.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS :

• Minimum 1 5 years’ experience preferably in the field, supporting a construction contractor (cost estimating or construction-related experience) level will be determined based upon applicable skills and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• Transportation sector experience or knowledge of linear projects (highways) is preferable.
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience in computer applications (MS Office : Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with On-screen Takeoff software like Bluebeam, On-Screen or Planswift.
• Must have experience with estimating software such as Timberline, HCSS (preferable, for Metro projects).
• Candidate, ideally, will have the capability to work remotely and have one’s own workstation; else, a complete workstation is available onsite.

Capability to work remotely is preferable, but not required.

Position Information

This is a full-time, regular position (exemption status will depend upon qualifications). Salary range for this position is $25 - $45 per hour, depending upon qualifications.

This will be a full-time, regular position, based out of LENAX corporate, in Los Angeles, CA. A hybrid or remote opportunity may be available for local candidates after sucessfully demonstrating their ability to perform the essential job functions onsite, .

Note : We request that applicants list their salary expectations to ensure that they are within the range for the position.

Applications without salary expectations may not be considered. A project-based resume and / or list of previous projects worked on may be requested as well.

LENAX employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including but not limited to :

• Three (3) weeks (120 hours) Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight (8) Company-Paid Holidays
• A wide selection of medical plans and with a generous employer base plan HMO, PPO, HSA / EPO options available; Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic / Acupuncture benefits.

Employer covers 100% of employee premium and 50% of dependent premium with the Company’s Medical Base Plan ; and similarly for the Delta Dental PPO 2000 Plan 100% of premium covered for the employee premium, and 50% for dependent premium(s)

• 401-k Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• Educational Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Program
• And, much, much more!

Lenax Construction Services, Inc. is a Drug-free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer