Estimator II

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Estimator II developing and reconciling cost estimates for E2’s pipeline and utility construction engineering projects. Reviewing change orders, contractor pricing, and negotiation documentation.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation and reconciliation for engineering and construction projects, with a strong focus on pipeline and utility estimating. Proficient in utilizing large-scale estimating software and MS Office suite to prepare detailed estimates and communicate effectively with project teams and management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pipeline ExperienceHeavy Bid ExperienceEstimating Presentation SkillsCivil And Underground Utility EstimatingProficient With Large-Scale Estimating Software

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationChange Order ProcessingDetailed System BreakdownMaterial TakeoffsEstimating FormatsHistorical Cost Data EvaluationGraphical Data PresentationUnit-Rate EstimatesOverhead RatesContract Document Review

Soft Skills

Effective Oral CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationProactive ApproachFirm And Respectful Negotiation

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatEstimating DatabasesLarge-Scale Estimating Software

Industry Keywords

Design/Bid/Build (DBB)Design Build (DB)Construction Management At Risk (CMAR)Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)Utility Construction Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop cost estimates from conceptual design through construction
Monitor and reconcile cost estimates as design progresses
Participate in pre-award value engineering and constructability review discussions
Review change order proposals and develop fair and reasonable recommendations
Participate in contractor negotiations and document points of agreement and disagreement
Develop records of negotiation documentation
Develop conceptual estimates from preliminary planning documents, price alternatives and options, and provide opinions of probable cost for phasing scenarios
Develop detailed estimates from engineering drawings, identify deficiencies and questions, and assist the project team in resolving them
Reconcile internal estimates with third-party estimates and communicate the results
Establish reporting cycles communicating when and why estimates change
Prepare and review material takeoffs, conceptual and comparative cost studies, detailed system and subsystem breakdowns, unit-rate estimates, extensions, standard factors, overhead rates, and fees
Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for future estimates
Prepare and/or review final Engineer’s estimates
Review contract documents and modifications to determine scope and equitable cost allowances
Coordinate with project management and project engineering personnel
Support change management for current and planned projects
Review change order scope, labor rates, labor productivity, quantities, material pricing, equipment rates, contractor markups, and applicable caps
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have pipeline experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
3+ years estimating experience with some experience in supporting active horizontal/utility construction projects
Experience in civil and underground utility estimating directly related to both engineering and construction projects
Proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
Knowledge of presenting graphical data as related to estimating
Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Experience with estimating presentation to upper management
Must have Heavy Bid experience
Thorough familiarity with MS Office suite software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficient with large-scale estimating software
Experience with Adobe Acrobat required
Knowledge of contracting methods such as Design/Bid/Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Construction Management At Risk (CMAR), and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Demonstrated proficiency in estimating formats
Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources
Local candidates only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off