Job Title: Construction Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimator or Chief Estimator to join our dynamic construction team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in accurately estimating the costs, including time, materials, labor, and equipment, for various construction projects from conceptual design to Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Your role will involve analyzing project documents, coordinating the flow of information with subcontractors and suppliers, evaluating quantity and cost information, and assembling deliverables for both hard bid and negotiated work. This position also requires maintaining solid relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet client needs consistently. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, multitask, and work well under pressure to meet competing deadlines while ensuring workplace safety and promptly reporting issues to the project team.

Required Skills

• At least 4 years of commercial construction estimating experience required, with a strong preference for candidates with 10 years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operational experience on commercial construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable in commercial site construction, foundation and structural systems, and various other construction systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word), MS Outlook, Sage, AutoCAD, and other relevant software.
• Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet creation and manipulation.
• Experience with bid management, online plan rooms, and database applications.
• Ability to read, understand and organize construction plans and specifications.
• USGBC LEED accreditation and professional Estimator Certification are preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal structure/supervision while exercising great judgment.
• Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills with a CAN-DO attitude.
• Resourcefulness and diligence in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations.

Additional Information

The open position is due to an increased workload, offering the opportunity to work with a top contractor in Florida, competitive pay and benefits, and a flexible work schedule. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Salary : $85,000 - $175,000