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Description:Work with Pre-Con Estimating Department in process set in place for successful completion of bid opportunities
Work with Project Management team to ensure successful hand-off of awarded bids and assist during the buy-out process if required
Establish and maintain a working relationship with the customer
Analyze blueprints to prepare accurate time, cost, materials and labor estimates
Develop Scopes of Work for Estimate Workbook
Ensure thorough and accurate quantity takeoffs as required
Solicit and review pricing from vendors and subcontractors with the assistance of estimating support staff
Effectively communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, specialty services, and equipment suppliers and ensure scope of work is complete as needed
Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications as required
Establish and maintain existing estimating procedures
Coordinate price packages with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, designers and architects
Participates in site review, Scope of Work reviews, project hand-off, project closing and operational/sector meetings with Project Manager as required
Work with estimating associates to maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors nationwide
Consult and communicate with engineers, architects, customers, vendors, contractors and subcontractors as required
Participate in material and equipment purchasing for secured jobs as required
This would be a full-time W2 position through Actalent Services where you work as a true Consultant supporting the Construction firm's work. After being an Actalent consultant for 12-months, you will have the option to remain a consultant or have the opportunity to become a direct Employee to their firm. As an Actalent consultant, you would be paid an hourly wage & receive a paycheck weekly, receive benefits/insurance, and Holiday & Vacation pay
Skills:Estimation, Construction, commercial, bidding Additional Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in construction pre-construction roles
5+ years of commercial construction and estimating experience
Blueprint reading with mathematical analysis skills for job costing
Ability to make accurate quantity surveys
Ability and desire to be a "hands-on" estimator doing quantity take-offs and personally soliciting subcontractors during the bidding process
Leadership / management skills to work with assigned estimating coordinator
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and willingly to learn new takeoff software
Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
RecruiterEisen Hardy - 614-551-9192 About Actalent: Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
