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Preconstruction Estimator

Job Description

Join a forward-thinking company where your hard work is rewarded with autonomy and the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment. As a Preconstruction Estimator, you will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of projects by providing detailed and accurate estimates.

Responsibilities

+ Incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, and job cost reports into unit and man-hour figures.

+ Review proposal specifications and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and estimate contents.

+ Maintain working documents as back-up for estimate figures, staying updated on prices from suppliers through direct contacts and sales brochures.

+ Interface with owners, architects, engineers, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

+ Evaluate design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, and material availability.

+ Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel to formulate estimates and resolve issues.

+ Prepare estimates for management to assist in planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

+ Calculate complete takeoff of scope of work and analyze blueprints for time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

+ Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on cost estimate adjustments.

+ Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

+ Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids.

+ Prepare estimates for vendor and subcontractor selection.

+ Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

+ Analyze material and labor requirements to decide cost-effectiveness of production or purchase.

+ Conduct special studies to establish standard hours and cost data for cost reduction.

+ Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.

+ Estimate small to medium-sized projects independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Skills

+ Five years of construction estimating experience.

+ Experience in Sage estimating software.

+ Four years of experience estimating commercial construction projects.

+ Some project controls experience.

+ Proficiency in Timberline, Bluebeam, and cost control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ A four-year degree in Construction Management/Engineering or equivalent technical training and experience.

+ One year of experience in estimating, controls, and/or engineering related to facility construction.

+ Previous general contractor estimation experience preferred.

+ Strong confidence and presentation skills for client interface.

+ Self-starter with a desire to learn and be challenged.

+ Coachable with a logical mindset and strong numerical skills.

Work Environment

This role is 100% office-based, requiring extensive computer work. The company is committed to providing a comfortable and productive workspace, offering amenities like two monitors and standing desks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.