Production Control Planner / Estimator (Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance)

**Production Control Planner / Estimator (Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance)****Description****RiverTech, an Akima Company,** delivers mission support services in the areas of engineering, communications, training, operations and maintenance, intelligence, aviation, logistics, and space systems that protect and defend sea, land, air and space operations and their personnel. Providing the talent, tools, and technologies to ensure exceptional performance in todays most demanding and strategically critical global environments. This is RiverTech. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our 14,300 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment._* * * This position is contingent upon contract award* * _**Job Summary:**Production Control Planner/Estimators program, plan and estimate facility life cycle and construction projects for building renovations, infrastructure upgrades and new construction projects.They provide pre-project planning and site walks, obtain quotes, process permits, conduct inspections, close out projects, and perform invoicing and records management.**Responsibilities:**+ Meet with client representative(s) for initial job walks to establish existing conditions, determine client needs & define the scope of work.+ Prepare detailed project scope of work to include drawings, renderings, preliminary approximations of types of materials to be used and quantity take-offs.+ Review the proposed scope of work, specifications, and drawings with client to ensure they clearly define the project requirements and client expectations.+ Prepare detailed R.S. Means Line Item estimates and proposals including detailed quantity take-offs for each job order utilizing R.S. Means Unit Price Book line items, based on technical specifications, scope of work and drawings or sketches.+ Submit proposal package/R.S. Means estimate & conduct negotiation with client representative.+ Establish and maintain project start, progress milestones, and completion schedules.+ Develop work packages for each definable feature of work and coordinate with procurement for solicitation of detailed proposals from pre-approved subcontractors for each work package.+ Coordinate with procurement for subcontractor buyout, including arranging and attending site visits with subcontractors.+ Prepare & submit project submittals.+ Attend pre-construction (including safety), progress, closeout, and other project meetings.+ Manage task order execution in accordance with contract requirements and project management procedures.+ Responsible for execution of work in the field, including directing and managing subcontractors, and inspecting/verifying projects progress and conformance to schedule.+ Respond in a timely manner to all contract agreements, instructions, and inquiries from authorized client representatives.+ Enforce Risk Management practices at all necessary levels.+ Enforce Quality Control Plan and Site Safety, Health and Environmental Report status to Project Manager.+ Attend weekly client meetings to ensure timeliness, open communications and quality of task order work.+ Manage task order close-out including obtaining required documentation, pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings.**Skills:**+ Proficient producing detailed fixed price estimates, with the ability to use R.S. Means Line Item Price book, R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost Data, R.S. Means Online Estimating program, Engineered Performance Standards (EPS), WinEst, and other recognized estimating tools to produce detailed line item estimates.+ Extensive experience in project planning, scheduling, and estimating.+ Extensive experience estimating civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical projects.+ Experience managing and coordinating multiple projects at multiple sites.+ Strong MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project scheduling software desired+ Excellent negotiating skills.+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.+ Excellent time management and organizational skills.+ Ability to work well in a team environment.**Qualifications****Minimum Qualifications:**+ Production Control Planners/Estimators shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience with sustainment and renovation project scoping, estimating, and scheduling related to each of the following concentrations: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC), plumbing, natural gas, electrical, fire alarm and suppression, and interior and exterior architecture-related systems.+ Planner/Estimators must demonstrate hands-on experience and knowledge of at least one primary trades discipline (e.g., HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry) and have a working knowledge of the use of common construction power tools and hand tools of the trades.+ Planner/Estimators shall have and maintain Air Force Certified Cost Estimator certification from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) - WENG 400 Life-Cycle Cost Estimating.+ If a Planner/Estimator does not possess Cost Estimator Certification, AFIT training should be completed within 60 calendar days after the individual is assigned to the position.If training cannot be completed within this timeframe, the contractor shall inform the ACO/COR and 377 MSG/CEO within 15 calendar days after the individual is assigned to the position along with the expected training completion date.AFIT training shall be taken at the first available course offering.+ Must have working knowledge of uniform building codes, guidance and regulations (e.g., UFC, NEC, OSHA, ASHRAE, ANSI, NFPA, IECC, etc).+ Planner/Estimatorsmust possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted._We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law_ .We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] . Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website.Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application._In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online application._**Job:** Program & Project Management**Primary Location:** US-NM-Albuquerque**Shift:** Day Job**Req ID:** RIV01258