Job Title: Construction Estimator

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing project drawings, job specifications, and other documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with various departments to ensure precise and timely delivery of project estimates.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project drawings, job specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Monitor special project considerations, work with manufacturing to establish set-up costs, and determine costs of non-standard specifications.
• Maintain, update, and create project documentation within the Sales & Estimating system.
• Communicate with Sales leads to understand project deliverables, schedules, and deadlines.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and internal departments to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Confer with Engineers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Identify, communicate, and clarify project risks.
• Attend and prepare documentation for turnover meetings and pre-bid efforts, including completing the estimator's checklist, reviewing all bid documents, preparing scope summary sheets, preparing the estimate spreadsheet, and reviewing all subcontractor quotations.
• Perform sales drawing activities in CAD and REVIT to support business development.
• Prepare conceptual, value-engineered, and final budget estimates.
• Download from FTP sites for use by Sales, Development, and Estimating teams.
• Team with Sales Managers to support the overall company 'Sales Initiative'.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in estimating, 3D drawing, or construction design.
• Ability to create and read drawings in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of file structures like SharePoint.
• Ability to download and organize files from FTP sites.
• Strong math skills to calculate volumes, rebar quantities, and weights.
• Adaptability to change and emerging trends.
• Effective communication skills.

• Experience in the precast/prestressed concrete industry highly preferred.
• On-site construction experience is a plus.

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, involving interaction with various departments and stakeholders. You will use technologies such as AutoCAD, REVIT, and estimating software, and will regularly engage in both office and site-based tasks. Dress code is professional business attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Enjoy top-tier benefits with us! Comprehensive health plans, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and flexible work options ensure you thrive both at work and in life. Join our team today!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pittsfield,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 4, 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 : $80,000