Facilities Project Planner & Cost Estimator

The Building People • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

The Building People, LLC, is hiring a full-time Facilities Cost Estimator to provide professional cost estimating and cost engineering services for facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects supporting federal and commercial clients. The role develops independent government estimates and scopes of work, evaluates contractor pricing proposals, conducts facility assessments, and provides technical expertise on building systems, construction methods, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed