Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

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 & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peabody, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The 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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peabody,MA.

Application Deadline

This 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.