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Description:

• Review specifications and project drawings to determine the scope of work, requirements of the project, and provide accurate quantity take-offs.

• Price labor and materials based on historical cost data, current material pricing, market fluctuations, and anticipated delivery times.

• Solicit comprehensive bids, material pricing, and necessary information or clarifications from subcontractors, suppliers, A/E, or Owner to ensure thorough bids and mitigate ambiguities and risks.

• Engage with potential subcontractors and suppliers to discuss project requirements, preferred scope, work durations, schedule, and other relevant aspects, and subsequently receive, analyze, and incorporate their bids during the bid letting process.

• Utilize Sage, eTakeoff, and InSite estimating software to streamline estimate development, bid creation, and takeoff processes.

• Prepare written scopes of work, preliminary construction schedules, and General Conditions estimates, and review scopes prepared by others.

• Build and cultivate relationships with A/E firms, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers, while also generating potential project leads through proactive networking.

• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy, presentations, and assist with coding, project start-up, and project close-out.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

• At least 2 years of estimating experience in commercial general contracting.

• Possess strong skills in math, analytical reading, independent judgement, organization, and time-management to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in basic software applications such as Microsoft 365, experience using Sage, eTakeoff, InSite, or other related software preferred.

• Ability to work with a team and be thoughtful to others' needs while demonstrating our core values of Positive, Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Helpful, and Planful.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.