Job Description
The Assistant Estimator prepares cost estimates at various stages of design, from schematic and budget phases to detailed take-off and pricing stages. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors, and project managers while efficiently communicating with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. This position also requires conducting economic feasibility studies on cost estimate changes and adjustments.
ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain healthy and long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and project managers.Communicate efficiently with architects, engineers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.Prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.Build rapport with client representatives to ensure full understanding of project scope and deliverables.Participate in project meetings, review schedules, and prepare reports.Visit project sites, warehouses, and other facilities to complete estimates.Solicit input from the Safety, Health, and Quality Department regarding anticipated safety requirements for projects.Estimate foreseeable safety requirements and costs, incorporating them into estimates.Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule, adjusting the critical path and project milestones as required.Actively track project performance against schedules and critical paths.Prepare various RFPs needed for vendor and contractor services for complete projects.Manage project financials, preparing reports on current budget/cost status and anticipated final cost.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.Estimation experience.Proficiency in estimating software.Strong computer skills.Strong communication skills.Sense of urgency.Additional Skills & QualificationsEntry-level position.Construction experience is a plus.Work Environment
The role is based in an office environment, working closely with the estimating and sales team. The position reports directly to the President of the division. The company values a strong culture, work/life balance, and invests heavily in professional development, offering cross-training opportunities and support for career development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buckner, Kentucky.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $34.00/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 Buckner,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.
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