Full-Time
Estimation Engineer
Leland Saylor Associates
11-50 employees
Construction consulting for public-sector project controls
Compensation Overview
$110k - $195k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
On-site in the San Francisco Bay Area; must be authorized to work in the United States.
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's
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- Experience working in a construction cost management or estimating role.
- Experience with Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Project Estimation
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Experience as a project engineer is a plus
- Research skills related to construction projects
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Experience in construction consulting or related industry is a plus
- Candidates must have a Visa or be a US Citizen authorized to work in the country.
- Preparing quantity surveys
- Developing project estimates and budgets
- Performing cost analysis
- Contributing to project forecasting
- Conducting research
- Engaging in project negotiations
- Coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate project estimations.
- Experience as a project engineer is a plus
- Experience in construction consulting or related industry is a plus
LSA provides construction consulting services to government and other large public-sector projects, including cost estimating, project controls, value engineering, scheduling, and claims analysis. Their work delivers expert analysis and management to help clients keep budgets under control and projects on schedule across education facilities, civic projects, and transit infrastructure. Differentiators include its DVBE certification, national reach, and a track record of estimating more than 400 projects annually in the public sector. They aim to help clients control costs, reduce risk, and deliver on time for major public infrastructure programs.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Walnut Creek, California
Founded
1958
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- LSA is hiring in August 2026, signaling active backlog and near-term demand.
- LAX Terminal 5 and HSR work show relevance on complex California megaprojects.
- The firm still reports 400-plus projects annually, sustaining visibility across public agencies.
What critics are saying
- LSA depends on public capital budgets; bond delays freeze school and transit awards.
- Job postings show labor intensity and senior-expert hiring, squeezing margins if recruiting slows.
- Large rivals like AECOM and Fluor dominate mega-projects; LSA risks commoditization and displacement.
What makes Leland Saylor Associates unique
- DVBE and SDVOSB status wins government-set-aside work other estimators cannot access.
- LSA specializes in public-sector cost estimating, controls, value engineering, and scheduling.
- Its legacy manuals and decades-long transit, civic, and education focus create sticky expertise.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Company Match