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Job Title: Construction Estimator
Job Description
As a Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting architectural and engineering plans to determine the scope of work. You will identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses, and obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors. Collaborating with engineers, architects, clients, contractors, and subcontractors on estimates will be a key part of your role. You will perform material take-offs, recommend value engineering solutions to make projects more profitable, and assist in developing project milestone schedules. Understanding and evaluating project risk while assisting with various responsibilities both in the office and in the field are also essential functions of this position.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret architectural and engineering plans to determine scope of work.
- Identify and quantify cost factors such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
- Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials and scope of work.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, contractors, and subcontractors on estimates.
- Perform material take-offs and recommend value engineering solutions.
- Assist in the development of project milestone schedules.
- Understand and evaluate project risk.
- Assist with various responsibilities both in the office and in the field.
- Develop subcontractor relationships and enhance owner and designer relationships.
- Participate in turn-over meetings to ensure comprehensive understanding of project scope.
- Identify any gaps in the scope of work.
- Manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Essential Skills
- Experience in estimating commercial construction projects from $500,000 to $10M.
- Strong knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and utilize estimating software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- 3-5 years of construction estimating experience preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- College degree in construction or engineering is preferred.
Work Environment
This role is primarily office-based and offers a flexible work environment with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, flexible hours, and profit sharing.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/hr.
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 Orlando,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $25 - $45