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Job Title: Estimator

Job Description

The Estimator will work directly with the Sales and Pre-Construction teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of project size, scope, timelines, and applicable deadlines. The role involves preparing detailed and accurate material take-offs using company software from plans provided by general contractors, architects, and developers for quotation purposes. The Estimator will price and extend all labor and material costs to obtain the proposal price, and will obtain precise pricing per specification of buyout items for inclusion in bid proposals.

Responsibilities

+ Compute costs by analyzing shop labor, detailing labor, and material requirements.

+ Coordinate with the sales team to identify potential value engineering opportunities for projects.

+ Manage bid pricing from vendors and develop comprehensive, detailed proposals for estimated projects.

+ Ensure timely completion of estimates to adhere to demanding bid schedules.

+ Prepare budgets as well as hard bids.

+ Develop and maintain customer relationships.

+ Actively pursue new bid, estimating, and sales opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand market presence.

+ Manage architectural metals bid log to obtain accurate bid statistics.

+ Post bid negotiations with clients and sales staff to determine final scopes of work and assign values to items that may be revised or deleted.

+ Assist project management staff with pricing issues on major project revisions.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in steel fabrication and construction estimation.

+ Experience with Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating software.

+ Strong understanding of commercial construction, mechanical systems, and preconstruction processes.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.

+ 3+ years of experience in steel, construction, or metals industries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in bidding and pricing in the construction industry.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility to work two days remotely after the completion of training. This position is part of a growing small company, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.