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. This may include estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating the resolution of any contractual issues.
• Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
• 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• 5 years' experience in construction coordination and program management.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling-related systems, and have experience working with RS Means and Bentley estimating software.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
• Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision.
• Must be comfortable working in teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Physical requirements may include lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.