Facilities Project Planner & Cost Estimator

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Facilities Cost Estimator
. The Facilities Cost Estimator will provide professional cost estimating and cost engineering services supporting facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects for federal and commercial clients. The successful candidate will develop independent government estimates, prepare and develop scopes of work for facility repairs and construction projects, evaluate contractor pricing proposals, conduct facility assessments, and provide technical expertise regarding building systems, construction methods, and project execution.

• Develop detailed scopes of work (SOWs), statements of work, and technical requirements for facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects.
• Develop independent cost estimates for facility maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, and construction projects.
• Perform site investigations, facility assessments, and field inspections to identify project requirements and develop accurate scopes of work.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, material requirements, and performance standards for construction and repair activities.
• Review project scopes, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and pricing analyses using industry-standard estimating tools and databases.
• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) based on approved scopes of work and technical requirements.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and provide cost analysis, pricing validation, and recommendations.
• Review existing facility conditions and translate findings into actionable repair, replacement, renovation, and construction project scopes.
• Collaborate with facility managers, engineers, project managers, contractors, and client stakeholders to develop project requirements and technical specifications.
• Support project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital investment decision-making.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Research market conditions, construction cost trends, and industry best practices.
• Prepare written reports, cost narratives, project documentation, and presentation materials.
• Assist with contract modifications, change order reviews, and project cost validation activities.
  
  Support maintenance, repair, renovation, and minor construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project documentation and estimating records in accordance with client and organizational requirements.