Planner/Estimator

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services, LLC in Rock Island, IL is seeking a Planner/Estimator to join our team. You will review proposal drawings, define the scope of work, and prepare detailed estimates and back-up documentation for review.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating and construction coordination experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Project, and familiarity with RS Means/Bentley estimating tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• 5 years' experience in construction coordination and program management.
• Proficient with MS Office including MS Project; experience with RS Means and Bentley software.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating and cost control.
• Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision.
• Comfortable working in teams and clear bid communications.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and drawings to determine scope and estimates.
• Prepare detailed trade scopes and backup documentation.
• Solicit subcontractor proposals and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness.
• Develop options and select best value based on cost, quality, and availability.
• Assist coordinators and customers with contracts and change orders.
• Track awarded contracts and support with extra work items.

Skills

Estimating

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Project

RS Means

Bentley Estimating

Job description

Planner/Estimator to join our team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 Preferred Skills And Expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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: Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $70,000.00 - $77,000.00 / year

Pay Transparency

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EEO is the Law

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.