Estimator Job at Actalent, Altoona, PA

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  • Actalent
  • Altoona, PA

Job Description

Job Title: EstimatorJob Description

The Estimator is responsible for analyzing project requirements, preparing accurate cost estimates, and supporting the bidding process. This role ensures competitive and profitable proposals by evaluating labor, materials, and time requirements for construction or manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

  • Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to determine scope and requirements.

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.

  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to clarify requirements.

  • Analyze historical data and market trends to improve the accuracy of estimates.

  • Develop and maintain cost databases and estimation tools.

  • Prepare bid proposals and participate in negotiations when required.

  • Ensure compliance with company standards and client expectations.

Essential Skills

  • 1 to 5 years of estimating experience.

  • Experience bidding projects with a scope of $5 to $10 million.

  • Proficiency in estimation, construction, and bidding processes.

  • Understanding of construction management, commercial construction, and concrete construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Concrete experience is preferred.

  • Experience bidding projects that are self-performed, not just subcontracted.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work occasionally, but it predominantly requires in-office presence. The company has a great culture and is a family-owned business.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Altoona, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays. Will obtain company benefits brochure to share with candidates.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Altoona,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work at office,

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