• Construction Estimator

    Actalent (Ceres, CA)


    Description

    The Senior Estimator is responsible for:

    • Receiving quote requests from customers or the project execution team.

    • Managing assigned quotes and ensuring all required documentation for proposals and record-keeping is complete.

    • Working within a bid schedule to ensure proposals are submitted accurately and on time.

    • Reviewing labor, material, equipment, and time requirements based on blueprints, specifications, and historical data.

    • Presenting bids professionally with clear inclusions, exclusions, and closing strategy.

    • Coordinating project handoff after award, including job number creation, budget entry, and kickoff meetings.

    • Occasionally tracking jobs post-completion to gather historical data for future estimates.

     

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    Key Responsibilities

    • Process quote requests and gather necessary information from multiple sources.

    • Generate quote tracking numbers and complete work-up process.

    • Collaborate with estimating manager to manage schedules and bid dates.

    • Prepare and present proposals for management review.

    • Establish margins and identify risks with project managers.

    • Maintain cost rates and factors up to date.

    • Review contract documents for compliance and risk identification.

     

    Skills

     

    Bidding, Estimation, Construction, Project management, Construction management, Blueprint, Estimating software, Construction estimating, Commercial construction, Mechanical, Electrical, Pricing, Microsoft office, Purchasing, Preconstruction, Engineering, Autocad, Budgeting, Cost estimate, Bluebeam, Proposals, Site civil, Heavy civil, Construction document, Quoting, Industrial, Design, Civil, Procore, Site development, Project estimation, Project coordination, General contractor, Civil construction, Structure, Procurement, Project management construction, Construction supervision, Microsoft excel, Change order, Sales, Rfi, Contract, Project scheduling, Ms project, Sheet metal, Commercial project, Fabrication, Planswift

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Bidding

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    • Strong knowledge of industrial construction (mechanical, piping, electrical).

    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.

    • Advanced skills in quantity takeoff and cost estimating.

    • Proficiency in estimating software (HeavyBid, Sage, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Excel).

    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

    Experience Level

    Entry Level

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ceres, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $48.07/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 Ceres,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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.