Estimator

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from project plans and specifications for water, wastewater, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop self-perform labor estimates, including productivity rates and man-hour calculations, to accurately forecast project costs.
• Source, evaluate, and compare competitive pricing for materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes to support accurate bids.
• Solicit, coordinate, and manage subcontractor and supplier bid packages to ensure comprehensive coverage of all scopes of work.
• Review subcontractor and vendor proposals to confirm scope completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
• Evaluate bids and recommend qualified subcontractors based on cost, scope alignment, and overall value to the project.
• Collaborate with engineers to clarify project scope, materials, constructability, and schedule requirements during the pre-bid phase.
• Assist in proposal development, including assembling estimate components and supporting documentation.
• Participate in internal estimate review meetings and support the final estimate assembly and presentation.
• Compile and maintain comprehensive bid documentation and historical cost data for future reference and benchmarking.
• Support project handoff for awarded work, including preparing and presenting scope and estimate summaries to project teams.
• Affiliate with internal stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project assumptions.
• Assist in presenting project scope and cost breakdowns to internal stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project assumptions.
• Participate in subcontractor buyout and material procurement activities to help secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Support project teams with pricing and negotiation of change orders, including analysis of cost impacts and scope changes.
• Maintain and update historical cost data to improve the accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates.
• Perform additional estimating and project support duties as assigned to meet team and project needs.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of construction experience, including estimating within water, wastewater, or heavy civil projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail when reviewing plans, specifications, and cost data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in construction estimation for heavy civil and water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with design-build or Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods is preferred.
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline (Sage) is preferred.
• Familiarity with PlanSwift or similar digital takeoff tools is a plus.
• Experience or familiarity with construction management processes and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Interest in working on complex, high-profile infrastructure projects across the Western United States.
• Motivation to pursue long-term career growth and professional development within an established construction organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00/yr. Competitive compensation + medical, dental and vision insurance + Company paid life insurance + HSA & FSA Options + 401(K) Plan with company match, Profit Sharing + Paid time off + Paid holidays.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.