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Planner/Estimator

Valiant Integrated Services
Island, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Valiant is looking for a Planner/Estimator to join our team!

Essential Duties And Responsiblities

  • Review proposal specifications drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine the scope of work and required contents of Project Work Order Estimates.
  • Process estimates generally within the range of $6K to $150K.
  • Prepare detailed trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review.
  • Solicit project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness.
  • Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Assist project coordinators and the customer with awarded contracts and projects as required. This may include estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating the resolution of any contractual issues.
  • Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
  • Work with Project Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including all required information (schedules, narratives, deliverables.).
  • Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance Preferred Skills And Expertise.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of estimating experience.
  • 5 years of experience in construction coordination and program management.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling-related systems, and have experience working with RS Means and Bentley estimating software.
  • Must have a strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
  • Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision.
  • Must be comfortable working in teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

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Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

NOTICE: Valiant Integrated Services NEVER asks job applicants to issue any payment or service fees to Valiant or its recruiters as part of our application process. Before providing any personal information to outside parties, verify that the job you are applying for appears on our Careers site.

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