Construction Estimator

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Lead cost estimating for large construction projects

Key Responsibilities

  • cost modeling
  • lead estimating
  • risk analysis
  • market tracking
  • value engineering
  • client engagement

Tasks

-Develop and refine cost models using advanced tools and market insights. -Coach and mentor estimators, fostering growth and excellence within the team. -Engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring clarity, confidence, and satisfaction. -Analyze project plans and bid documents, identifying risks and opportunities. -Lead the estimating process for large, complex projects from concept through completion. -Work on landmark projects that make a real impact in communities. -Stay ahead of market trends, tracking material and labor pricing for accurate forecasting. -Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize cost and enhance project outcomes.

Requirements

  • on-screen take-off
  • destini
  • estimating
  • engineering degree
  • 5+ years
  • collaboration

What You Bring

-A collaborative mindset and ability to build strong industry relationships. -Excellent communication and presentation skills—comfortable leading client meetings and interviews. -5–10+ years of estimating experience in diverse facility types (healthcare, residential high-rise, interiors, institutional). -Strong conceptual estimating skills and ability to work with limited information. -Expertise in On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and site work software. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

-Access to career development programs, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. -Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and professional growth. -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil