Leland Saylor Associates is a leading national project and cost control firm, with locations throughout California, Arizona, the Midwest, and Washington, D.C.

Saylor maintains a strong reputation as a leading high-quality, customer-centric professional service provider. This has resulted in strong growth since Saylor’s inception in 1997. As a result, the company has become a trusted partner to its customers and vendors and has established a proven track record of delivering accurate cost estimates to the construction industry. The company has significant opportunities to develop its existing markets and expand into other geographies and service lines.

A Senior Scheduler at Saylor is critical for developing, establishing, and maintaining all aspects of planning and scheduling efforts. Collaborates with project teams to ensure timely development of baseline schedules, provide schedule updates, and manage implementation throughout the life cycle of various project types. May manage more junior level staff.

Salary Range: $80/hr-$100/hr

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely development of baseline schedules, provide schedule updates, and manage implementation throughout the life cycle of various project types
• Assist project teams to ensure delays are adequately documented.
• Develop contingency options with the team to accelerate schedule.
• Review contracts for specific scheduling needs and profile critical timelines to ensure project schedules show appropriate detail based upon job site requirements.
• Mentor junior Schedulers as needed.
• Some travel required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of experience including four (4) years of field construction experience on large ground-up projects and a minimum of six (6) years in project scheduling.
• Experience working on public works and related public facilities/infrastructure projects.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS office, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6, Primavera Unifier a plus.

• Ability to independently create schedules using a planner/builder mindset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, practices and components.

Value Added:

• Certifications: Scheduling certification by agencies such as AACE (PSP) or PMI strongly preferred.

What Success Looks Like:

• Schedules are delivered on time, complete, and accurate. No surprises for our client teams.
• Schedulers on your team grow under your leadership, taking on more responsibility with confidence.
• We consistently execute  projects and help our construction management partners deliver great projects.
• You're recognized as a trusted partner by leadership, project managers, and clients alike.

Making a Difference:

Your work determines whether a given project moves forward in the construction process. Our clients rely on your advice on how to build cost effective projects, including value analysis that achieves the best result. By delivering accurate, thoughtful estimates, you'll not only serve as an industry subject matter expert but also advance our common goal of helping our clients deliver superior projects.

Joining Saylor as a Mechanical Estimator offers you an opportunity in a collaborative and innovative environment, pivotal in shaping successful mechanical projects in the construction industry.

Benefits

• 401(k)  with immediate vestment
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Project Cost Estimator to supervise and participate with a team of Estimators assigned by our client, Los Angeles Unified School District possessing extensive knowledge and experience in developing Job Order Contract (JOC) cost estimates for complex school building projects. The Project Cost Estimator will have the ability to prepare cost estimates quickly in a fast-paced working environment will have extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders, ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences with a good oral and written communication skills. 

Daily Duties

• Prepare preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts using Gordion managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures.
• Provides support in price negotiations.
• Prepares claim analyses and estimates.
• Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools.
• Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.
  Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects. JOC/Gordion experience required. 
• Experience with schools and/or federal, state, local construction projects preferred.
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
• Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences.
• Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.
• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an advisor on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world-class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Contract Administrator III located in Los Angeles to work with our client, Los Angeles World Airports who has a proven contract administration experience with complex, multi -phase, multi -million-dollar construction and/or renovation projects. The Contract Administrator III will perform a broad range of contract administrate duties, including procurements, billings, insurance, badging, and compliance.

This is a full-time position with on-site work required Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Salary offered ranges up to $125,000 depending on experience. 

Daily Duties 

• Assist LAWA with planning of procurements and setting pre-award schedules for contracts including Board actions
• Assist in coordination of Pre-Bid/Proposal Meetings to present the Project and RFB/RFP to potential bidder/proposers.
• Prepare drafts of RFP/RFB addenda for LAWA to review, finalize, and distribute to Planholders
• Prepare draft award recommendations and Board reports
• Conform final contract documents
• Prepare required reports and contractual correspondence
• Attend various meetings, including pre-bid proposal and post-bid proposal debriefings
• Assist in Contract standardization process
• Monitor all aspects of contract compliance
• Assist in resolving problems and disagreements between contractors and LAWA
• Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance
• Conduct closeout actions upon contract completion such as final audit, payment, under the direction of LAWA personnel
• Coordinate changes across the project environment, ensuring correct procedures are followed and changes are accurately recorded, scheduled and controlled
• Prepare Change Documents, Task Orders and Change Orders
• Route Change Documents for signature and tracks status
• Create and distribute change reports and analysis
• Support the project management team in maintaining timely and effective change support processes, procedures and systems
• Lead the development and maintenance of any periodic (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports to keep management and/or owner informed of change progress
• Ensure that changes properly encumber contractual capacity and budget
• Coordinate with ADP scheduling to ascertain time impacts of changes under consideration and property documents
• Assist with implementation of trend and change support programs
• Contribute to the advancement of ADP’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in administration of commercial/government
• Must have a self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; and willing and capable to assume additional responsibilitie
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance of responsibility and growth in previous positions
• Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to interface with a variety of people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Must be able to produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude
• Knowledge and direct experience in SBE/DBE/MWBE program coordination preferred
• Experience in alternative project delivery methods including Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design Build preferred.
• Experience supporting Multiple Award Task Order
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat
• Large-scale construction management type software such as PM Web, Primavera

Required Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business related field, as well as training in procurement, contract, construction and commercial

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an advisor on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world-class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Leland Saylor Associates is a leading national project and cost control firm, with locations throughout California, Arizona, Illinois and Washington, D.C.

Saylor maintains a strong reputation as a leading high-quality, customer-centric professional service provider. This has resulted in strong growth since Saylor’s inception in 1997. As a result, the company has become a trusted partner to its customers and vendors and has established a proven track record of delivering accurate cost estimates to the construction industry. The company has significant opportunities to develop its existing markets and expand into other geographies and service lines.

As our Chief Electrical Estimator, you'll be the expert behind the numbers. Your work sets the foundation for accuracy in our estimating process and building trust with our clients. You'll lead the electrical estimating team, bring accuracy to all estimates and ensure that we have the correct approach to add value for agency, commercial and private building clients. You are not afraid to pitch in and lead by example.

Salary Range: $90/hr-$125/hr

Your Day-to-Day Looks Like This: 

• Lead the full estimating process for complex electrical projects-pre concept through final proposal.
• Evaluate drawings, specifications, and scope to build complete, accurate cost estimates.
• Partner with PM's, engineers, and preconstruction teams to align estimates with project goals.
• Mentor and coach estimators, helping them grow technical expertise and confidence.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring we get the best pricing and insights to share with our clients.
• Work on electrical projects from $5 million to $500 million.
• Provide training to junior estimators for the electrical systems.

Making a Difference 

Your work determines whether a given project moves forward in the construction process. Our clients rely on your advice on how to build cost effective projects, including value analysis that achieves the best result. By delivering accurate, thoughtful estimates, you'll not only serve as an industry subject matter expert but also advance our common goal of helping our clients deliver superior projects.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in electrical estimating, with at least several years in a management role.
• Excellent take off and pricing skills.
• Experience with government, commercial, industrial, and  mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency in estimating software (Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, or similar).
• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, and specifications.

What You'll Need:

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field-or equivalent hands-on experience.
•  7-10 years working with electrical systems in civic, commercial or mission-critical construction.
• Deep knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70/70E,
• Ability to interpret one-lines, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and coordination studies.
• Proficiency with QA tools (Procore, BIM 360, Smartsheet, CMMS).
• Strong communication skills to lead issue resolution with contractors, engineers and clients.

Value Added:

• Certifications: P.E., LEED, ASPE, or AACEI.
• Experience working on data centers, hospitals, or advanced manufacturing projects.

What Success Looks Like:

• Estimates are delivered on time, complete, and accurate. No surprises for our clients or estimating teams.
• Estimators on your team grow under your leadership, taking on more responsibility with confidence.
• We consistently execute  projects and help our construction management partners deliver great projects.
• You're recognized as a trusted partner by leadership, project managers, and clients alike.

The Environment

You will join a team of consummate professional estimators, running the electrical department and interfacing with our multidisciplinary teams. You will manage and negotiate with industry players like Rosendin, Cupertino, Berg, Helix, Sasco, MYR, Quanta and Primoris. You will enjoy the many team building and offsite functions that we use to keep our people engaged. 

Benefits

• 401(k)  with immediate vestment
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Cost Estimator V located in Los Angeles to work with our client, Los Angeles World Airports who has experience in aviation facilities and rail construction, particularly commercial airport terminal work. Experience as an estimator working for a General Engineering Contractor on large civil works construction projects (greater than $500 million and over three-years in duration), with 20+ years of general estimating experience and knowledge of Progressive Design Build/CMAR delivery methods are key qualifiers. The Cost Estimator V will participate as integral member of the LAX Terminal 5 Renovation and Reconstruction project. 

This position requires certification for cost estimating, including as a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar. This is a full-time position with on-site work required Monday-Friday. Hourly rates offered range from $90-$105/hr depending on experience. 

Daily Duties

• Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit
• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work
• Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed
• Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit
• Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
• Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation
• Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates
• Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development
• Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• 20+ years of cost estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction projects
• Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification. Required to have certified estimating professional credentials, such as a Certified Professional Estimator
• Previous experience with public airport projects is a must; experience within a commercial airport terminal or light rail system are highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
• Previous experience with Terminal renovations
• Demonstrated proficiency estimating formats, including Uniformat II
• Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS Means, Lee Saylor, Trade Services, Equipment Watch, Richardsons, etc.
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Experience with On-screen Take-off is highly desirable
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimating reconciliations and change order negotiations

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required. Master's degree strongly preferred. 

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an advisor on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world-class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.