Planner/Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine the scope of work and required contents of Project Work Order Estimates.
• Process estimates generally within the range of $6K to $250K.
• Prepare detailed trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review.
• Solicit project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness.
• Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist project coordinators and the customer with awarded contracts and projects as required, including estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating the resolution of any contractual issues.
• Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required, including estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, and procuring materials.
• Work with Project Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including all required information (schedules, narratives, deliverables).
• Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work.
• Experience processing estimates within the range of $6K to $250K.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed trade scopes of work and backup documentation.
• Skill in soliciting and evaluating project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to develop and recommend best value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or material availability.
• Strong relationship-building and ethical practices with stakeholders.
• Experience in estimating/pricing change orders and resolving contractual issues.
• Ability to track and assist with awarded contracts, including extra work items and change orders.
• Proficiency in developing complete professional proposals, including schedules, narratives, and deliverables.
• Experience in developing conceptual proposals for business development and client maintenance.