Estimator

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Actalent, is seeking professionals in Beaverdam, OH. Apply via Lensa today!

Job Title: EstimatorJob Description

Generate estimates for the supply and installation of conveying and storage systems in the grain handling and storage industry. Support a steel fabrication manufacturing environment. Work with customers, project managers, sales staff, and other engineers to develop pricing quotes. Review customer drawings, internal blueprints, BOMs, and CAD files in AutoCAD to generate material costs. Partner with shop leadership, construction leadership, and project management to estimate labor hours and costs. Identify potential estimation software for purchase and use. Help digitize legacy estimation records. Occasionally travel to local customers (10% or less) and return home the same night. After the initial contracting period, you may be asked to climb ladders on tall grain elevators to obtain field measurements.

Responsibilities

• Generate estimates for the supply and installation of conveying and storage systems.
• Support a steel fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, sales staff, and other engineers to develop pricing quotes.
• Review customer drawings, internal blueprints, BOMs, and CAD files in AutoCAD to generate material costs.
• Partner with shop leadership, construction leadership, and project management to estimate labor hours and costs.
• Identify potential estimation software for purchase and use.
• Help digitize legacy estimation records.
• Occasionally travel to local customers (10% or less) and return home the same night.
• After the initial contracting period, climb ladders on tall grain elevators to obtain field measurements.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, project management, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting an agricultural, steel fabrication, construction, or grain handling and storage industry.
• 3 years prior estimation experience.
• Working experience creating spreadsheets in Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of estimation experience.
• Experience supporting the agricultural industry.
• Experience managing engineering or construction projects.
• Experience working within an estimation software such as Costimator.
  
  

Work Environment

This position can offer a hybrid schedule for the right person. You will work in a small family-run company where you will wear multiple hats in your role. Occasionally, you may need to travel to local customers, and after the initial contracting period, you may be required to climb ladders on tall grain elevators to obtain field measurements.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Beaverdam,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 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.

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