Construction Estimator
4 weeks ago
Senior Estimator
Job Description:As a Senior Estimator at Actalent, you will play a critical role in preparing detailed cost estimates for commercial and public construction projects. Your expertise will be essential in analyzing project plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure accurate and competitive bids.
You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to develop comprehensive estimates and conduct site visits to gather information and assess project conditions. Your relationships with subcontractors and suppliers will be crucial in obtaining competitive pricing.
You will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating subcontractor bids for accuracy and completeness, participating in pre-bid meetings and bid openings, and preparing and presenting bid proposals to clients and stakeholders.
Additionally, you will monitor and update cost databases and estimating software, providing support during project handover to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to project execution.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial and public construction projects
- Analyze project plans, specifications, and documentation
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects
- Conduct site visits to gather information and assess project conditions
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
- Review and evaluate subcontractor bids
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and bid openings
- Prepare and present bid proposals to clients and stakeholders
- Monitor and update cost databases and estimating software
- Advanced estimating skills
- Expert-level Excel skills
- Construction knowledge
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.
We serve many of the Fortune 500 companies and have a network of almost 30,000 consultants across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people.
We maintain an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes, and ensuring growth opportunities for our people.
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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