Estimator

Actalent is seeking a General Contractor Estimator for a contract-to-hire position based in Holland, MI.

About the role

The General Contractor Estimator supports preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial construction projects, preparing detailed cost estimates, and performing quantity takeoffs. This role contributes to both negotiated and hard-bid pursuits, ensures accurate and competitive pricing, and helps identify value engineering opportunities that enhance project value and constructability. Eventually, this person will have the opportunity to support projects in the field, providing variety in day-to-day responsibilities and exposure to both office and project environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications.
• Support both negotiated and hard-bid pursuits to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to enhance project value and constructability.
• Communicate estimates, assumptions, and value engineering ideas to owners and internal teams.
• Leverage historical cost databases to inform estimates.
• Gain field experience on active projects to complement office-based estimating responsibilities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating, project engineering, or preconstruction experience in commercial construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Experience with Sage Estimating, Procore, BuildinConnected, Bluebeam, or similar construction and estimating platforms (preferred).
• Experience with design-build construction delivery methods (preferred).
• Strong presentation and communication skills for meetings, presentations, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for 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).

Pay

$36.06 - $43.27 per hour.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Holland, MI.