Planner / Scheduler (Req #: 6552)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a cost estimator to prepare cost estimates and schedules for construction bidding and management decisions. The role requires field experience or a degree in construction management/engineering, plus solid accounting knowledge and CAD proficiency.

You will coordinate with craftsmen, engineers, and clients to deliver accurate proposals on-site. The candidate should be proficient in MS Office, possess a valid driver's license, and communicate

Qualifications

• Five years of field experience or degree in construction management/engineering.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Experience with Inventor and AutoCAD R14 or higher.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet and email.

Responsibilities

• Studies drawings, plans and specifications to understand the work to be done.
• Performs job walks to assess field conditions and work environment.
• Compiles list of materials, tools or equipment needed.
• Compiles list of workers and classifications needed for the job.
• Coordinates with craftsmen, engineers, accounting reps, safety personnel and attorneys.
• Delivers job reviews/proposals to appropriate personnel.
• Plans sequence of work in logical order and secures client agreement.
• Computes overall cost estimates for materials, labor and subcontracted work.
• Provides weekly/biweekly project updates.
• Maintains clear verbal and written communication with all parties.
• Inputs information and issues reports using basic computer tools.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Communication

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

PALA Interstate, LLC

The data you enter in the online application, including the contents of all attachments, is subject to verification. It is your responsibility to ensure that all the information provided in the application is accurate.

General Description

Prepares cost estimates and schedules construction projects in order to aid management in bidding.

Essential Functions

1. Studies drawings, plans and specifications to get overall picture of work that needs to be done. Utilizes basic math skills including trigonometry to perform calculations.
2. Performs “job walk” in order to see where the work is located in the field and to assess work environment.
3. Compiles list of types of materials, tools or equipment needed.
4. Compiles list of workers needed to man the job including each classification of worker and number of each classification needed.
5. Utilizes basic knowledge of the different languages and functions of craftsmen, engineers, accounting representatives, safety personnel and attorneys in order to coordinate project.
6. Gives job review/proposal to appropriate personnel.
7. Plans sequence of work to be done in logical order utilizing personnel and equipment factors. Schedule of work to be done must be discussed with client and agreed upon.
8. Computes overall cost estimates for materials, labor and subcontracted work, often utilizing an estimate book.
9. Performs weekly/biweekly updates on all projects.
10. Maintains constant effective verbal and written communication with all parties involved in each job.
11. Utilizes basic computer knowledge to input information and issue reports.

Qualifications

1. Five years of field experience or degree in construction management/engineering.
2. Basic accounting knowledge.
3. Experience with Inventor and AutoCAD R14 or higher.
4. Must have a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Internet and email applications.
5. Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and meet appropriate motor vehicle insurance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Contract Type: Full Time

Pay Range: N/A