Hybrid: Cost/Price Estimator

Planate Management Group LLC • Washington, VA • 5d ago

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking two experienced Cost/Price Estimator to support our project. The Cost/Price Estimator will play a key role in delivering accurate cost and price analysis for construction, engineering, and architectural projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and supporting efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute construction estimating, project controls, and scheduling deliverables based on design plans, specifications, 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

Conduct market research by contacting external vendors and suppliers

Evaluate subcontractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, and specifications

Ensure all deliverables are high-quality and error-free through complete QA/QC reviews

Support risk assessments related to cost, productivity, equipment requirements, and labor.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

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

Strong understanding of construction methods, labor productivity, equipment requirements, and cost structures

Experience producing competitive commercial estimates and assessing cost risks.

Familiarity with contract terms, cost realism, and risk management

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors, engineers, and government staff

Ability to travel to any Port of Entry within client 'span of control

Why Planate?

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.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K plan eligibility upon hire

Health and Savings Account plan

Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage

Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

We'd love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!

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