Senior Cost Estimator – Structures & Facilities Subject Matter Expert

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. Develop and review cost estimates for repairs, rehabilitation, replacement, and capital needs associated with LA Metro facilities and structures .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $124 - $125 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction cost estimating for facilities and transportation infrastructure, with a strong ability to develop detailed estimates and communicate technical assumptions effectively. Proficient in Excel-based documentation and familiar with cost databases to support condition assessment methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Cost EstimatingDetailed Estimates DevelopmentTechnical Report ReviewExcel-Based EstimatingFacilities and Structural Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingCondition Assessment MethodologiesQuantities AnalysisLifecycle PlanningCapital Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaborative Work StyleDetail-OrientedResponsive

Tools & Technologies

ExcelRSMeans

Industry Keywords

Public Works AssetsRepair ScopesUnit PricingInspection ReportsCost Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and review cost estimates for repairs, rehabilitation, replacement, and capital needs associated with LA Metro facilities and structures
Support the development, refinement, and documentation of condition-rating, weighting, roll-up, prioritization, and cost methodologies
Review facility and structure inspection reports, calculations, assumptions, quantities, unit costs, and technical narratives for consistency and defensibility
Provide subject matter expertise during internal reviews, client discussions, comment resolution, and methodology development
Assist with reporting templates, worked examples, quality-control reviews, and technical memoranda
Support other related LA Metro contract needs as assigned within the candidate’s area of expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in construction cost estimating for facilities, structures, transportation infrastructure, or comparable public works assets
Demonstrated ability to develop conceptual and detailed estimates from inspection findings, quantities, drawings, and technical assumptions
Experience reviewing technical reports and communicating estimating assumptions, exclusions, escalation, contingency, and uncertainty
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with project management, inspectors, engineers, and clients
Knowledge of facilities and structural systems, repair scopes, unit pricing, and lifecycle or capital planning concepts
Ability to support condition assessment methodologies and translate observed conditions into repair recommendations and budgetary estimates
Proficiency with Excel-based estimating and documentation
Familiarity with cost databases such as RSMeans or equivalent is preferred
Availability to work on a flexible, as-needed basis
Detail-oriented, practical, responsive, and comfortable working with evolving methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage
Vacation time
Paid holidays
Sick & safety leave (SSL)
Paid parental leave
401(k) and company match
Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance
Approved PPE at no cost
Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
Clear career paths, learning resources and development programs
Internal certifications on specific skills
Support for external credentials through tuition reimbursement
Employee Communities (ECs)
Reasonable accommodation to help employees manage personal and professional responsibilities