Hybrid: Cost​/Price Estimator

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida. PMG provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. The company is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

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

• 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.

• 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’s span of control.

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan eligibility upon hire
• Health Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D insurance coverage
• Short-term disability insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Wellness offering
• Training and development
• License and certification support
• Recognition and rewards program
• Travel insurance

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Architecture and Planning