Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator

Planate Management Group; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K plan eligibility upon hire

Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Travel Insurance

Résumé du poste

Planate Management Group is hiring a Cost/Price Estimator in Austin, Texas. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of construction estimating experience. The role involves executing construction estimating tasks, preparing cost reports, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Applicant benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401K eligibility, life insurance, and wellness programs. Work for a global leader contributing to critical missions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a cost/price estimator in construction, engineering, or architectural fields.
• Experience producing competitive commercial estimates and assessing cost risks.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsabilités

• Execute construction estimating, project controls, and scheduling deliverables based on design plans.
• Prepare detailed tables, figures, and reports for cost tracking and project control.
• Conduct market research by contacting external vendors and suppliers.

Connaissances

Construction methods understanding

Labor productivity knowledge

Cost structures analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Finance

Description du poste

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking two experienced Cost/Price Estimatorto support our project. The Cost/Price Estimator will play a key role in delivering accurate cost and price analysis for construction, engineering, and architectural projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and supporting efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute construction estimating, project controls, and scheduling deliverables based on design plans, specifications, and site surveys
• Prepare detailed tables, figures, and reports for cost tracking and project control
• Review cost and pricing documents for accuracy, realism, and reasonableness
• Conduct market research by contacting external vendors and suppliers
• Evaluate subcontractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and specifications
• Ensure all deliverables are high-quality and error-free through complete QA/QC reviews
• Support risk assessments related to cost, productivity, equipment requirements, and labor.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Finance
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a cost/price estimator in construction, engineering, or architectural fields
• Strong understanding of construction methods, labor productivity, equipment requirements, and cost structures
• Experience producing competitive commercial estimates and assessing cost risks.
• Familiarity with contract terms, cost realism, and risk management
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, engineers, and government staff
• Ability to travel to any Port of Entry within client ‘span of control

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management and professional service solutions anywhere, anytime. We take Care of Our Own; personally, and professionally.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!