Project Planner/Estimator

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Job Description
The Building People, LLC, has an opening for a Full-Time Project Planner / Estimator to support the Federal Government in the Northwest Arctic Region. This position supports construction planning, tenant improvement, cost estimating, and change order evaluation for projects in federally owned and leased facilities.

This position is primarily remote, with an expectation of reporting one day per week to the nearest staffed federal building in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Richland, Portland, Eugene, Boise, Anchorage, or Fairbanks.

Job Details:

• Develop initial budget estimates, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for projects ranging from minor repairs to complex renovations and new construction (multi-million-dollar efforts).
• Prepare IGEs from construction documents, preliminary work statements, and requirements programs; perform technical analysis of contractor pricing proposals and justify variances to support negotiations.
• Separate cost estimates into Shell and Tenant Improvement (TI) components in accordance with federal pricing policies and ensure costs are not commingled.
• Verify quantitative accuracy of estimates using appropriate engineering and cost estimating methodologies, including electronic take-offs and site investigations.
• Review and prepare change order cost estimates; evaluate modification proposals and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and client agencies to assess scope changes and cost impacts.
• Provide technical support during negotiations, including participation in discussions related to claims, disputes, and sole-source procurements as required.
• Assist Project Managers in developing Agency Special Requirements (ASRs) and Statements of Work (SOW); review design intent drawings, construction drawings, and solicitations to identify discrepancies and conduct Quality Assurance reviews.
• Review contractor, lessor, and subcontractor bids to determine price reasonableness and compliance with lease and contract requirements.
• Attend construction meetings and site inspections as needed to review progress, evaluate change proposals, verify completed work, and support cost-related decisions.
• Participate in space acceptance inspections, assist with punch list identification, and review completed work for compliance with lease, RLP, SOW, drawings, and approved change orders.
• Provide briefings and presentations to regional staff and leadership as required.
• Apply knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, accessibility, vertical transportation, security, telecommunications, architectural finishes, and hazardous materials remediation.

Skills & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum one year of experience in Tenant Improvement and office/warehouse construction as a Project Manager, Construction Manager, or Planner/Estimator.
• Minimum one year of experience estimating construction projects valued over $250,000.
• Ability to interpret Tenant Improvement and construction drawings and accurately measure space.
• Working knowledge of commercial building systems, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, security, telecommunications, finishes, ceilings, lighting, and partitions.
• Hands-on experience with the general contractor in competitive bidding process, including bid review and cost evaluation.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting federal facility construction or renovation projects.
• Experience supporting multi-million-dollar construction efforts.
• Ability to define mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes of work for remodeling existing spaces.
• Experience supporting technical negotiations and price discussions.
• Experience participating in construction meetings and site inspections.
• Advanced knowledge of cost modeling and escalation forecasting.

Required Education

• Minimum of a High School Diploma and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. References required.

Preferred Education

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Industry certifications related to cost estimating or project management preferred.

Qualifications

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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