Job Title: Project Estimator
Job Description

We are seeking a Project Estimator with over 5 years of experience as a commercial estimator. The Project Estimator will collaborate closely with the owner, design team, and project management team. The role involves analyzing drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for construction projects. The estimator will compute costs for materials purchased, leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, requirements, and labor. This is a full-time, salaried position.

ResponsibilitiesAnalyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents.Prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for construction projects.Compute costs for materials purchased, leased equipment, and subcontracted work.Evaluate production activities and requirements.Collaborate with the owner, design team, and project management team.Prepare budgets, estimates, and schedules.Perform value management.Develop procurement strategies.Solicit trade partner proposals.Prepare final contract estimates.Essential Skills5+ years of experience in commercial construction as an estimator.Proficient in Sage and on-screen takeoffs.Expertise in construction estimation, project management, bidding, and preconstruction.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Experience with estimating software.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in budgets, estimates, and schedules.Experience in performing value management.Ability to develop procurement strategies.Experience in soliciting trade partner proposals.Ability to prepare final contract estimates.Work Environment

The work environment is a typical office setting, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role will be performed primarily in-office. The company offers great pay and benefits, and a company vehicle may be provided depending on the role being hired for.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $115000.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. 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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes 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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