Preconstruction & Design

Develop schematic, design development, and construction documents for new build or renovation projects.

Small

$3,750–$150,000 per job

Mid (LA base)

$5,000–$200,000 per job

Large

$6,500–$260,000 per job

Design site grading, drainage, utilities, and access; produce stamped civil drawings for permit.

Small

$1,500–$30,000 per job

Mid (LA base)

$2,000–$40,000 per job

Large

$2,600–$52,000 per job

Review design documents for buildability, coordination conflicts, and value engineering opportunities.

Small

$1,500–$11,250 per job

Mid (LA base)

$2,000–$15,000 per job

Large

$2,600–$19,500 per job

Develop detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and manage competitive bid process.

Small

$1,125–$15,000 per job

Mid (LA base)

$1,500–$20,000 per job

Large

$1,950–$26,000 per job

Review historical records, conduct site reconnaissance, and report recognized environmental conditions.

Small

$1,050–$1,420 per job

Mid (LA base)

$1,500–$2,025 per job

Large

$2,025–$2,735 per job

Conduct soil borings, lab testing, and produce geotechnical report for foundation design.

Small

$1,400–$1,890 per job

Mid (LA base)

$2,000–$2,700 per job

Large

$2,700–$3,645 per job

Conduct boundary, topographic, or as-built survey to establish legal property lines and existing conditions.

Small

$560–$755 per job

Mid (LA base)

$800–$1,080 per job

Large

$1,080–$1,460 per job

Design mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and produce coordinated permit drawings.

Small

$2,250–$60,000 per job

Mid (LA base)

$3,000–$80,000 per job

Large

$3,900–$104,000 per job

Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with local AHJ; respond to plan check comments.

Small

$1,125–$1,460 per job

Mid (LA base)

$1,500–$1,950 per job

Large

$1,950–$2,535 per job

Design structural system, size members, and produce stamped structural drawings for permit submission.

Small

$1,500–$37,500 per job

Mid (LA base)

$2,000–$50,000 per job

Large

$2,600–$65,000 per job