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Actalent Estimator in Burlington, Massachusetts

Description:

The Junior Estimator reports directly to the Director of Estimating and Project Controls. In your role, you will learn, grow, and aspire to the role of Chief Estimator supporting the companies’ efforts in securing new projects. The type of work involved includes:

• Supporting development of cost estimates for heavy civil and remediation construction opportunities. This includes bids (hard dollar estimates) and rough order of magnitude estimates (budgetary).

• Developing request for proposal and bid packages to obtain written quotations from subcontractors and vendors.

• Developing baseline schedules for proposals/estimates.

• Developing clear proposal scopes and assumptions/exclusions for project opportunities.

• Risk evaluation / management.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Attend pre-bid site visits offered by Clients.

• Prepare cost estimates for heavy civil and environmental construction projects or provide support to aid management in bidding or determining price of products or services.

• Prepare quantity take offs of the anticipated scope.

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and the contents of the estimate while using applicable plans, and specifications to complete takeoff of projects.

• Assist estimating team with locating and pre-qualifying subcontractors and suppliers via vendor databases, phone calls, and email announcements.

• Assemble RFQ and RFP packages to procure subcontractor and vendor quotations.

• Assist Estimating Team with reviewing subcontractor and supplier proposals and transfer data into HCSS.

• Work with proposal team on the production of standard and complex technical bid proposals and presentations.

• Participate in pre-proposal meetings, bid/estimate strategy and presentation meetings as required.

• Assist Project Managers in preparation of the change orders (as required).

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Staff Manager.

• May be required to work extended hours including weekends, as circumstances dictate. Frequent travel may be required (+30%).

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Approximately 5 years of Remediation and Heavy Civil Estimating experience.

• Construction Management or Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree required (or equivalent work experience).

• Strong industry contacts, connections, and knowledge.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in HCSS, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project or Primavera scheduling software.

• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and job costing.

• Strong organizational skills are required to maintain proper documentation, submittals and communications.

Skills:

Estimation

Construction

Construction management

Environmental remediation

Bidding

Project management

Estimating software

Environmental

Remediation

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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