Estimator Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Estimator Project Manager with a strong background in civil construction estimation and project management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for seeking and completing bid opportunities, estimating projects, managing bid pricing, and coordinating pre-construction meetings. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively communicate and coordinate between project managers, field, and office support teams to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Seek out and complete bid opportunities through client relationships, networking opportunities, public/private postings, assigned bid opportunities, and other means.
• Estimate projects for bid submittal by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, performing takeoffs, gathering subcontractor quotes and submittals, constructing the bid package, and creating the bid submittal.
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors.
• Qualify all subcontractor and supplier quotes ensuring that the quantities and pricing are accurate per the bid documents.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings for awarded projects to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate potential production and cost uncertainties to ensure all risks are understood and addressed.
• Perform accurate and consistent take-offs from project drawings.
• Develop and maintain lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Estimate and manage multiple projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor management, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and project closeout.
• Obtain necessary permits and licensing.
• Handle financial budgeting, ongoing processing, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage costs by tracking labor, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate billing with the Accountant to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable, and management of over/under billing monthly.
• Use appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues.
• Seek approval for all project change orders before work begins and manage changes to maintain profitability.

• College degree or related field
• 5 years of experience in civil construction estimation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in estimating software, BDw preferred

• Experience with estimation, construction, project management, construction management, budgeting, and estimating software
• Knowledge of civil construction, RFIs, submittal drawings, construction estimating, commercial construction, blueprints, pricing, preconstruction, and quoting

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits. The work environment is steady and supportive, stemming from a family-owned business with over 60 years of history. It offers a healthy work environment and the opportunity to work on diverse and engaging projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wilmington, DE.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

full scale benefits, bonus options

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,DE.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $90,000 - $130,000