What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Actalent?
ESTIMATOR 1
Description:
The Estimator I is responsible for calculating and preparing work item quantities and production comparison reports for bid items for potential work and/or existing projects. They will review project plans and specifications to determine the overall scope-of-work for a project. Assists the Senior Estimator in various stages of the project estimate, material procurement and subcontractor quotes. Work with project team on project design, production analysis, quantities and topo’s to verify construction work is being built as per plan and specifications. Must make independent decisions that may directly impact the success/failure of a project.
Skills we're looking for:
Estimation, Construction, Bidding, Highway construction, CDOT, Cost estimate, Project management, Estimating Software, Dirt work, Road construction, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Trimble GPS
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Perform takeoffs from plans as well as prepare bid topo’s obtained by our client's Heavy Equipment
• Calculate and prepare material and work item quantities (bid takeoffs) and produce comparison reports for bid items of work or projects
• Work with Senior Estimator on Change Order pricing and budgets
• Run production analysis on earthwork bids and/or projects under contract to determine the most cost-effective means and methods
• Thoroughly review individual proposal specifications and drawings to establish scope of work and the required content of each estimate
• Assist in bid preparations; sending out requests for quotes to subcontractors and material suppliers
• Organize and document quotes from vendors and subs during the bidding process
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings and Bid Openings
• As company representative, meet with Owner’s representatives and designers to ensure designs and field conditions match
Why you should be interested:
- Small company with a lot of autonomy
- Company vehicle gas card
- work all over Colorado from Breckenridge to Lamar--most work will be in Colorado Springs and Denver
- Will have a training period with senior estimators.
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000
