Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4th Avenue Cycletrack, Central Business District, Belltown, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98101, United States
About the Team
Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida, with technical support centers in Southeast Asia and East Africa. We are a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions, serving the US Department of Defense, its Service branches, and other federal agencies worldwide.
We take care of our own, personally and professionally. Joining the Planate team offers an experience working within a global workforce where you are part of a culture dedicated to advancing every client's mission effectively and integratedly.
About the Role
We are seeking two experienced Cost/Price Estimators to support our project delivery. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and realism of cost and price analysis for construction, engineering, and architectural projects. You will serve as a key partner to contractors, engineers, and government staff, ensuring compliance with contract requirements while supporting efficient project execution.
In this position, you will bridge the gap between design plans and project reality. Your work will involve evaluating subcontractor performance, conducting market research with external vendors, and performing risk assessments related to cost, productivity, and labor. You will be responsible for producing high-quality, error-free deliverables that drive project control and financial transparency.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4th Avenue Cycletrack, Central Business District, Belltown, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98101, United States
Seattle, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleExecute construction estimating, project controls, and scheduling deliverables based on design plans and site surveys
- check_circlePrepare detailed tables, figures, and reports for cost tracking and project control
- check_circleReview cost and pricing documents for accuracy, realism, and reasonableness
- check_circleConduct market research by contacting external vendors and suppliers
- check_circleEvaluate subcontractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and specifications
- check_circleEnsure all deliverables are high-quality and error-free through complete QA/QC reviews
- check_circleSupport risk assessments related to cost, productivity, equipment requirements, and labor
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Finance
- verifiedMinimum of 6 years of experience as a cost/price estimator in construction, engineering, or architectural fields
- verifiedAbility to travel to any Port of Entry within client span of control
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurancecheck_circle401K plan eligibility upon hirecheck_circleHealth and Savings Account plancheck_circleLife and AD&D Insurance CoverageShort-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Construction Estimating, Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Tracking, Project Control, Qa/qc, Risk Assessments, Construction Methods, Labor Productivity, Equipment Requirements.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Finance required.
Frequently asked questions about Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group
What does a Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group will execute construction estimating, project controls, and scheduling deliverables based on design plans 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; and conduct market research by contacting external vendors and suppliers.
What are the requirements for this Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator role?expand_more
To qualify for the Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group position, applicants should have: 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; and Ability to travel to any Port of Entry within client span of control.
Where is the Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator role at Planate Management Group located?expand_more
Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group is based in 4th Avenue Cycletrack, Central Business District, Belltown, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98101, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Planate Management Group has listed this Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator role?expand_more
Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator role at Planate Management Group?expand_more
Key skills for Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group include Construction Estimating; Project Controls; Scheduling; Cost Tracking; Project Control; Qa/qc; Risk Assessments; and Construction Methods.
What education is required for Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Finance required.
What category does the Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator role belong to?expand_more
Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator at Planate Management Group is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.