• Estimator

    Actalent (Madison, CT)


    LEAD ESTIMATOR

    Lead Estimator - Metal Fabrication & Machine Shop:

    • Able to work independently with minimum supervision and make independent

     

    decisions.

     

    • Prepares metal fabrication quotations.

    • Analyze RFQ requirements, technical drawings, associated specifications.

    • Self-motivated, financially accountable with top line sales responsibility

    Job Duties:

    • Compute costs of materials, purchased items, fabrication processes and time

     

    requirements.

     

    • Solicit and collect material costs.

    • Identify optimal material utilization and fabrication methods.

    • Establish fabrication rates and options for fabrication methods.

    • Maintain metrics related to quality and timeliness of estimates and win/loss ratios.

    • Review and recommend updates to work center rates and rate tables.

    • Review job costing to establish accuracy of estimates and process.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    • Extensive metal fabricating print reading skills and the ability to interpret/analyze

     

    specifications and tolerances.

     

    • Knowledge of metal fabrication processes.

    • Attention to detail.

    • Ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.

    • Must have at least ten (10) years of experience in the same or similar role.

    • Ability to make sales calls and develop new customers.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $46.00/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 Madison,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.