Project Estimator

We are seeking a highly skilled project estimator with over five years of experience in commercial estimation. The project estimator will collaborate closely with the owner, design team, and project management team. This role involves analyzing drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare comprehensive time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for construction projects. The estimator will also be responsible for computing costs for materials purchased, leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, and labor. This is a full-time, salaried position.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare estimates.
• Compute costs for materials, leased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities, and labor.
• Collaborate directly with the owner, design team, and project management team.
• Develop budget estimates and schedules.
• Perform value management and develop procurement strategies.
• Solicit trade partner proposals and prepare final contract estimates.

• Five years of commercial construction experience as an estimator.
• Proficiency in Sage and on-screen takeoff software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in estimation, construction, project management, and bidding.
• Understanding of construction estimating and preconstruction processes.
• Knowledge of commercial construction and industry-leading strategies.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, family-owned company environment.

The position is based in an office environment with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The company offers great pay and benefits, and depending on the role, a company vehicle may be provided. The company is committed to lifelong learning, developing construction professionals, and the general wellness of all employees. They employ industry-leading strategies for construction management, design-build, virtual construction, green building, and public-private partnerships, particularly in Virginia and the Carolinas.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/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 Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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 : $100,000 - $125,000