Senior Planner & Estimator - Construction Bids & Proposals

Valiant Integrated Services; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 6,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a Planner/Estimator to support project teams. You will review specifications, develop scope, prepare project work orders, and compile detailed estimates from RS Means data and supplier quotes.

Candidates should have 5+ years of estimating experience, strong MS Office and scheduling software skills, and the ability to work in teams to articulate bid inclusions and change orders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate bid inclusions, exclusions and clarifications with owners and subs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling-related software (MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specs and drawings to determine scope and contents of project work order estimates.
• Process estimates generally within the range of $6K to $250K.
• Prepare trade scopes and backup docs for review.
• Solicit proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate for completeness and competitiveness.
• Develop options and recommend best value based on cost, quality and material availability.
• Maintain positive relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subs, and suppliers.
• Assist project coordinators and customers with awarded contracts, including change orders and contractual issues.
• Track awarded contracts and assist operations with changes, extras, or procuring materials.
• Work with Project Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals (schedules, narratives, deliverables).
• Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development.

Skills

5+ years experience

Team collaboration

Bid clarity & communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

RS Means

Bentley estimating software

Job description

Valiant Integrated Services is seeking a Planner/Estimator to support project teams. You will review specifications, develop scope, prepare project work orders, and compile detailed estimates from RS Means data and supplier quotes.

Candidates should have 5+ years of estimating experience, strong MS Office and scheduling software skills, and the ability to work in teams to articulate bid inclusions and change orders.