Commercial Estimator – On-Site, Contract-to-Hire

Actalent; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Estimator to support preconstruction with accurate, competitive estimates for diverse commercial projects in a fast-paced, on-site Sioux Falls team. You'll work with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve scope and pricing challenges and help drive profitable pursuits.

Your role emphasizes rigorous quantity takeoffs, risk assessment, and clear communication of assumptions and exclusions to stakeholders for timely bid

Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial construction projects from concept through bid submission.
• Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, bid preparation, and estimating best practices.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital construction tools.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience soliciting, reviewing, and leveling subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors and vendors to ensure competitive and complete project coverage.
• Compare and level subcontractor proposals, assessing pricing, scope, qualifications, and value.
• Prepare organized, professional estimates and bid packages that support profitable project pursuits.
• Partner with project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to clarify scope, resolve discrepancies, and refine pricing strategies.

Skills

Estimating commercial construction

Quantity takeoffs

Cost analysis

Bid preparation

Estimating software proficiency

Reading drawings & specs

Vendor/subcontractor pricing

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Estimator to support preconstruction with accurate, competitive estimates for diverse commercial projects in a fast-paced, on-site Sioux Falls team. You'll work with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve scope and pricing challenges and help drive profitable pursuits.

Your role emphasizes rigorous quantity takeoffs, risk assessment, and clear communication of assumptions and exclusions to stakeholders for timely bid