article thumbnail

Digital Dryshack #87: 10 Reasons D.O.D. Schedules get Rejected

Cassell Construction Estimating

firm providing scheduling training in Honolulu last week reminded me of the struggles most midsize contractors face when submitting an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) to NAVFAC or the Army Corps of Engineers. Rarely are the rigorous and demanding scheduling complexities included in D.O.D. Working with a G.C.

Schedule 100
article thumbnail

Construction Estimator Duties And Responsibilities

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction estimator is mainly liable for completing any building construction projects successfully. The construction estimator has to create accurate estimation and it depends on various requirements. They estimate work based on the proposals, blueprints, specifications, and concerned documents.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: ?Negotiating? JOC

Rory Woolsey

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “Negotiating” JOC. I have been compiling and reviewing Job Order Contracting cost estimates (proposals) for over 20 years and I actually had a bit of an awakening at this symposium. Thursday, February 9, 2012.

article thumbnail

JOC TASK ORDER Process Overview – USACE

Job Order Contracting

When NPP items are negotiated and incorporated in a task order, this does not incorporate the item in the UPB for subsequent use as a priced item. Only the contracting officer can negotiate/approve non pre-priced item(s) in the task order. Sample Task Order Proposal – Overview (not showing detailed unit price line items).

article thumbnail

Senior Estimator in Bellevue

Construction Cost Estimating

Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. The ability to manage a workload of multiple estimates and participation in GC/ subcontractor project walks is required. 5+ yrs experience Estimating within Commercial Construction.

article thumbnail

A position is vacant for Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

Estimate, value, submit and negotiate contract variations. Should contain sound practical organisation skills, planning of resources and programme scheduling. . • Tender and contract documents formation together with the bills of materials for procurement. Advocating on the procurement policy. Good speaking power in English.

article thumbnail

Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

HardHatChat

While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget.

Budgeting 337