Assistant Estimator

The Assistant Estimator prepares cost estimates at various stages of design, ranging from schematic and budget to detailed take-off and pricing. This role requires building and maintaining healthy, long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and other project managers. Efficient communication with architects, engineers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors is essential, along with preparing economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with client representatives to ensure the scope of the project and external business influences are fully understood, including deliverables and performance standards.
• Participate in project meetings, review schedules, and prepare reports.
• Visit project sites, warehouses, and other facilities necessary to complete estimates.
• Solicit input from the Safety, Health, and Quality Department regarding anticipated safety requirements for the project.
• Estimate foreseeable safety requirements and costs, including these in the estimate.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule, adjusting the critical path and project milestones as needed.
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and the critical path.
• Prepare various RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Manage project financials and prepare to report current budget/cost status and the anticipated final cost.

• Degree in Construction, Construction Management, or Engineering
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Experience with estimating software
• Strong communication skills
• Sense of urgency

• Entry-level with construction experience as a plus

The position is based in an office setting with the estimating and sales team. The Assistant Estimator reports directly to the President of the division. This role is part of a team recognized as one of the 'best places to work' for the past three years due to a strong company culture and emphasis on work-life balance. The organization values professional development, offering opportunities for cross-training, departmental transitions, and support in personal development journeys.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $34.00/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 Buckner,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.

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