Lead Estimator

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates across all project phases (AACE Class 5 through Class 1).
• Prepare comprehensive estimate plans and basis of estimate documentation.
• Maintain and enhance the estimating database and develop benchmarking models.
• Review, validate, and provide feedback on estimates prepared by others.
• Identify potential issues early and take proactive actions to ensure project success.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of estimating standards and procedures.
• Recommend strategies to advance technical expertise and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with multiple client organizations.
• Take leadership in preparing large-scale and complex estimating assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Finance or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience directly in an estimating environment.
• Ability to develop estimates across all project phases (AACE Class 5 through Class 1).
• Experience in the Utility/Power Industry Estimating.
• Material takeoff experience from engineering drawings.
• Leadership and review experience of other estimators.
• Ability to prepare Basis of Estimate documentation.
• Experience with large capital projects ($10M+ preferred).

Skills

• Certification with AACE, PMI, or CMAA is preferred.
• Experience in Energy, Power Grid, or Utilities sectors preferred.
• Understand conceptual, budget, definitive, and final project estimates.
• Experience with blueprint, project management, estimating software, cost control, commercial construction, pricing, and project budgets.

Qualifications

None specified.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, time off/leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $96.00/hr. 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 coverage, 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).

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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.