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Estimator

Actalent

Posted Friday, August 1, 2025

Posting ID: JP-005450805

Milwaukee, WI
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Job Title: Estimator


Job Description

As an Estimator, you will review proposal specifications, drawings, customer standards, unit billing standards, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates. You will prepare disciplined estimates by calculating complete take-off of the scope of work, provide breakdowns, and share estimate information with the Project Manager. You will handle various estimate types, including unit price, lump sum, and time & expense, and build or update compatible unit values.


Responsibilities

  • Review proposal specifications, drawings, and customer standards to determine the scope of work.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings to gather essential information.
  • Prepare disciplined estimates by calculating complete take-offs of the scope of work.
  • Provide breakdowns of estimates and deliver estimate information to the Project Manager.
  • Handle various estimate types, including unit price, lump sum, and time & expense.
  • Build and update compatible unit values.
  • Upload estimates in estimating/project management software following work breakdown structure process.
  • Obtain feedback from general foreman and management to consider additional factors on the baseline estimate.
  • Collaborate with accounting and management for updating customer time & expense rates.
  • Read and understand union labor agreements for developing labor rates.
  • Improve and update computer-estimating system and maintain estimating system prices and labor.
  • Submit bids and proposals on projects estimated after approval.
  • Introduce cost-saving ideas through redesign and Value Engineering opportunities.

Essential Skills

  • At least three years of experience as an estimator in a utility construction company.
  • Experience in project management, construction management, utility estimating software, bidding, and estimation.
  • Proficiency in estimating software such as Procore.
  • Ability to read utility, electrical, mechanical, architectural drawings, and project documents.
  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and basic navigation of Access or similar project management software.
  • Knowledge of standard safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High School education required.
  • Two-year technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Estimating experience preferred but not required.
  • Positive safety attitude and personal integrity.
  • Ability to think conceptually and apply practical solutions.
  • Capabilities to self-start and display a solid work ethic.
  • Talent to act decisively and assertively through positive communication.
  • High attention to detail and following procedures.
  • Basic knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental, and construction.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, utilizing advanced estimating and project management software. The position requires a commitment to safety standards and procedures while working on utility construction projects.


Compensation:$53

Contact Information

Email: autarmann@actalentservices.com

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.
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Computer Literacy
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Detail Oriented
Billing
Microsoft Excel
Project Management
Construction
Accounting
Project Management Software
Microsoft Outlook
Safety Standards
Work Breakdown Structure
Construction Management
Architectural Drawing
Value Engineering
Bidding
Decisiveness
Self-Starter

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