What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Actalent?
Description
Collaborate with team members to generate and control preconstruction schedules including milestones
Coordinate and synchronize work planning with Operations, Marketing, Business Development, and Executive Personnel
Act as a resource at internal meetings, presentations, job site visits and owner/design/consultant meetings
Create internal budget for staffing requirements on specific jobs
Generate Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development, Lump Sum, GMP and other contract schedule of values
Quantity take-off, annotation, assumptions and qualifications
Procure, distribute, manage, and analyze subcontractor bids
Provide value engineering analysis/options
Coordinate with Estimating support personnel to confirm subcontractor bidding status
Conduct scope review meetings with subcontractors
Facilitate internal estimate reviews with team members in advance of client presentations
Present estimate to client
Develop, provide, and track Alternates/VE
Work with local distributors to find subcontractors that may provide/install specified products
Assist with pricing change-orders as required
Participate in subcontractor prequalification process
Develop and finalize scope package for subcontractors
Facilitate scope meetings with Subcontractors, Vendors, and Project Managers in collaboration with the internal project team
Negotiate final subcontractor awards
Develop Authorizations to Proceed (ATPs), if required
Attend weekly purchasing meetings
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2-5 years’ estimating experience
Experience within academic or multi unit
Bluebeam and Excel experience
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abington, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Abington,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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 : $48 - $57