Estimator

Job Description

The Estimator leads the estimates on assigned projects, ensuring the timely roll-out and execution of the entire estimate deliverable process. This role involves conducting initial analysis of drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work, developing full-scope detailed estimates and quantity take-offs, and providing direction to the project team regarding means and methods, schedule, budget, and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present to determine scope of work.
• Develop full-scope detailed estimates and quantity take-offs based on conceptual, schematic, bid-build, design-build, design development, or construction documents.
• Provide direction to project team with regards to means and methods, schedule, budget, and strategy.
• Assemble pre-bid packages and attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews with architects, clients, subcontractors, etc., as required.
• Utilize technologies to ensure the most efficient estimating and pre-construction process while maintaining data throughout the pre-construction project cycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design team, subcontractors, and suppliers during the preconstruction phase and beyond.
• Solicit and analyze qualified subcontractors and vendors proposals, ensuring adequate coverage and scope understanding for pricing in all trades.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor database and record cost history of proposals.
• Prepare and participate in bid proposals with care given to comparison to previous bid proposals and thoughtful presentation for clients receipt and review.
• Review documents for completeness, identify discrepancies in construction documents or potential scope gaps, and seek clarifications from designers.
• Serve as a resource in project transition to the Project Operations team to ensure smooth transition and project success.

• 3+ years of estimating experience in construction
• Proficiency in estimation, construction, project management, and construction management
• Expertise in estimating software and cost estimation
• Experience in commercial construction and bidding

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience
• Strong math skills including multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, and unit conversion
• Competency in web navigation, document scanning, typing, Microsoft Office, and estimating software
• Effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Problem-solving skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Time management skills to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy workloads and order accuracy

The role requires working onsite five days a week within a great team culture and collaborative environment.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gorham,ME.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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