What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Actalent?
We are currently hiring for a Structural/Architectural Estimator to support various government agency projects in NYC.
The firm has been in business for 30 years with stable backlog of work. Great opportunity to grow your skills and work on diverse projects for government agencies!
If interested, apply or contact Analiese at 212-320-8638.
Company Perks:
- Family feel that does not get into "corporate politics"
- Work on reputable government agency projects through NYC
- HOLIDAYS (9 Days): New Years, MLK, President's Day, Memorial, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Day After, Christmas
- Weekly lunch and learns
- Flexible schedule - Work from home 3 days a week and 2 days in the office
Job Description:
This candidate will be responsible for:
- Perform detailed quantity take offs and pricing for cost estimates for all stages of design
- Take offs, pricing, construction documents, change orders
- Perform on-screen takeoffs for quantity verification against subcontractor bids
- Attend meetings with engineers, investors and other agencies involved in projects
- Obtain, update and manage accurate pricing information from data base, contractors and suppliers to utilize cost estimates
- Work with architects/engineers to develop clear project scope during preparation of estimates and develop relationships
- Prepare cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and be able to explain
Qualifications:
- Must know AutoCAD and Revit
- 3 years minimum of estimating in Project Cost Management
- Excel (Microsoft) for cost accounting, reporting, methods and programs
- Budgets range from minimum $1 million to $200 million
- Must be able to use takeoffs as a reference, no drawings typically done
- Civil and Structural experience (Architectural is a plus)
- Government agency experience
- Must know stages of design including feasibility studies, master plan estimates, value engineering, cost and bid analysis, change orders and attend project meetings
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 for other accommodation options.
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000
