Estimator

Job Title: Estimator

Job Description

The Estimator plays a key role in preparing accurate and competitive bids for commercial and institutional construction projects. This position focuses on performing detailed quantity takeoffs, analyzing blueprints, calculating time and materials, and collaborating closely with the project management team to develop comprehensive project scopes and support pre-construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial and institutional construction projects.
• Read, interpret, and analyze blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Calculate time, labor, and material requirements to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare and assemble complete bid proposals, including pricing, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with the project management team to develop and refine the project scope.
• Participate in and lead pre-construction meetings to review project requirements, clarify scope, and address potential issues.
• Review requests for proposals (RFPs) and ensure all requirements are addressed in bids.
• Use estimating software and tools to develop, track, and update estimates and proposals.
• Support handoff of awarded projects to the project management team, ensuring a clear understanding of scope and assumptions.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, bids, and project documentation for future reference.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience using estimating software to prepare construction bids.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong in commercial construction estimating.
• Experience with institutional construction projects or a strong interest in this market segment.
• Knowledge of bidding processes, including responding to RFPs.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for calculating time, labor, and material requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project management and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all estimating activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boonton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Boonton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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 : $45 - $55