Project Work Order Planner / Estimator

Position Description

• Review proposal specifications drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine the scope of work and required contents of Project Work Order Estimates.
• Estimates are generally within the range of $6k to $150k.
• 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 included 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.
• Candidates 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.
• Candidates must have a 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.
• Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of estimating experience.

Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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