Planner
LFG Specialties, LLC
Huntsville, AL
The Planner Estimator will support APTIM Resource Planning Branch at Redstone Arsenal by performing a wide variety of technical and administrative tasks interfacing with Work Control, Material Control, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and Akima shops. Incumbent utilizes standards of civil, electrical, mechanical, and architectural engineering to evaluate and review work requests, make valuation judgments, and track projects from inception to completion and close out.
Prepares project estimates for alteration, repair, or construction. Determines methods and materials required for completion of project.
If necessary, prepares sketches showing construction details and prepares lists of materials. Initiates procurement of supplies and material for jobs and ensures availability of equipment to complete job.
Visits job site while work is in progress to ensure specifications are adequate and requirements are satisfied. Inspects work of subcontractors or other service providers to ensure work complies with contractual requirements. Completes inspection and completion reports as required.
Revises estimate to conform to changes while work is in progress and reviews actual manhours and material costs against estimated costs.
Coordinates and maintains liaison with users of facilities, DPW requesters, engineering, personnel, etc. to gather information, furnish advice and assistance or affect mutual accord on scheduling and plans.
Uses computer software to calculate job estimates including Means. Prepares and submits estimates for approval.
Performs basic engineering and design tasks to detail required work.
Reads and interprets blueprints to determine material take-off and design feasibility.
Determines specifications and construction codes to detail projects.
Performs other duties as required.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Work overtime as assigned.
Travel overnight as required.
Work cooperatively with others.
Interact with employees and others in the workplace in an appropriate manner.
Use a computer for tasks such as communicating by email and preparing reports and work schedules using Microsoft software.
Review and analyze data and information utilizing Means and Maintenance Connection.
Plan prioritize and monitor work assignments.
Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Timely, accurate, cost-effective performance of duties.
Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
Working closely and harmoniously with other employees.
Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
Compliant with company standard operating procedures and personnel policies and procedures.
Working independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 50lbs.
Ability to work in cold/hot/dusty/loud environment.
Ability to work in office environment.
Ability to receive and understand direction from supervision and management.
Valid State Driver's License
Meet requirements for: pre-employment physical, drug screening, background check, and MVR check (MVR points are subject to company policy)
Obtain and maintain Common Access Card (CAC) and National Agency Check (NAC) as required by contract.
Possess a demonstrated experience in resource coordination and familiarity with broad range of multi-function government installation maintenance activities supporting critical missions.
Minimum of 5 years of working knowledge in mechanical estimating with a background in HVAC or plumbing.
Requires skills necessary to deal with customers in a cooperative and tactful manner.
Working knowledge of common computer applications such as: spreadsheet data bases, word processing, and email.