POTENTIAL FUTURE OPPORTUNITY - LENAX is always accepting applications from qualified applicants for potential upcoming openings. (NOTE: This is not an open position. When a position does become available, the position description, and including salary range, will be posted.) By completing the application process, your qualifications will be evaluated for positions as they become available, and you will be contacted if being considered for a new opportunity, and provided the Job Description, including salary range, for the open position. Please be aware, THESE WILL BE LOS ANGELES-BASED POSITIONS (LENAX does not pay for relocation or travel expenses for interviews). Positions may have a hybrid option.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.Opportunity to fully utilize your diverse skills and experience as part of an amazing team, and an organization that values and rewards individual contributions, teamwork, and dedication--offering exceptional benefits, including fully-paid Medical, Dental, Chiropractic/Acupuncture, 401-k with matching, educational assistance, professional development and more. This a wonderful opportunity for an individual with superior cost estimating skills with proven results. As a team member and key contributor, this position will allow one to exercise their talents and significantly impact LENAX’s business and people in a multitude of ways.POSITION OVERVIEWLENAX is looking for a Senior/Lead Estimator with broad-based experience in all construction disciplines and diversification across multiple market sectors of all types of horizontal and vertical construction. Special emphasis for experience with Alternative Project Delivery Methods such as CM/GC or Progressive Design Build. This individual will partner with and support our current, Quality Control Manager--bringing strong skills and experience; providing a hands-on approach along with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects, ranging in size and scope, working under tight deadlines, partnering with other team members, whose unique talents and specializations make for a truly robust estimating team; compiling and performing quality control to ensure the integrity of the estimates; and then effectively negotiate and defend estimates to the client.POSITION REQUIREMENTSBA/BS degree in construction or related field; OR, any combination of education, certifications, licensure, experience, and training that would support the individual’s ability to effectively perform the essential functions of the job.Fifteen plus (15+) years’ applicable work experience—ideally, in a variety of roles, and with progressively increasing responsibilities, and including senior and/or lead roles.Must have diversified experience, with various types of projects, and in multiple markets—strong emphasis in rail, highway and aviation.A minimum of five (5) years in a Consulting and/or Construction-Management environment required.A minimum of five (10) years of estimating/cost-estimating management experience required. Strong experience in “conceptual estimating.”Must have experience providing cost estimating services for the agency/owner, including change order negotiations. A mixture of experience providing estimates for the public agency/owner, as well as the contractor, preferred.Experience with CM/GC and/or Progressive Design-Build Projects is required.Experience with successfully reaching an agreed price with the CMGC contractor is required.A track record of successful work experience in a similar role. Note: This position is based on projects that are typically not “time and materials;” but rather, “lump-sum” projects with hard deadlines. The individual in this role will not only be expected to perform effectively—coordinating multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines; but, be able to work as part of a high-functioning team, in successfully meeting objectives—on-time, and meeting quality control stipulations.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, required.Strong experience with commercial estimating software required. Proficiency with Sage/Timberline cost estimating software is required. Additional experience with HCSS and/or MC2 cost estimating software strongly preferred.Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills--written and verbal.Must be a self-starter, and self-directed; able to work collaboratively and effectively with others—regardless of level or position and perform as part of a high-functioning team.BENEFITS of JOINING THE LENAX TEAMLENAX employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package! Here are some of the basics:Three (3) weeks (120 hours) Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.Eight (8) Company-Paid HolidaysA wide selection of medical plans, with HMO, PPO, HSA/EPO options available; Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic/Acupuncture benefits401-k Retirement Savings Plan with employer matchingEducational Assistance Program and Professional Development supportEmployee Referral ProgramAbout 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 owners, engineering, design, and construction firms. LENAX services a broad range of markets, including aviation, transportation, industrial, correctional, educational, 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 Construction Services is a Drug-free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Staffing Agency Inquiries, please.