Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job Title:

Estimator

Job Description

As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in preparing bid documents and estimates by accurately reading blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents. You will work closely with architects and other professionals, ensuring all projects adhere to current safety codes and construction regulations. This position requires you to maintain an up-to-date library of bids, engineering firms, and trade contractors, coordinating pre-bid meetings and communicating effectively with key contractors throughout the bidding process.

Responsibilities

+ Accurately read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents to prepare bid documents and estimates.

+ Stay updated with safety codes and improvements in construction practices.

+ Navigate and understand building codes and site-related regulations.

+ Prepare preliminary budget forecasts for preconstruction design teams based on schematic or progress designs.

+ Collaborate closely with architects and other internal and external professionals throughout projects.

+ Maintain an organized file or library of bids, engineering firms, trade contractors/suppliers, and material brochures.

+ Coordinate and conduct contractor pre-bid meetings onsite or online.

+ Communicate effectively with key contractors during bids and prepare bid documents with the preconstruction design team and external engineers.

+ Evaluate offers to purchase by analyzing site requirements, additions, and costing changes.

+ Resolve cost differences by analyzing and collecting relevant information.

+ Identify potential value engineering and cost-saving options.

+ Write up and present budgets, reports, and project plans for supervisory review.

+ Schedule meetings with clients, site managers, and staff as required.

+ Process paperwork and travel to building sites as needed.

+ Monitor construction processes to ensure compliance with project plans and budgets.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of construction estimating experience.

+ Commercial or industrial project experience.

+ Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects.

+ Knowledge of the latest building codes and site-related regulations.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in commercial construction, estimation, preconstruction, bidding, and construction management.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, involving interaction with architects, engineers, and construction professionals. You will be expected to travel to building sites and conduct meetings both onsite and online. The role requires effective communication and the ability to navigate technical documents and building codes efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Worthington, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $5000.00/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 Worthington,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.

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