Estimator

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 110,318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Commercial Millwork Estimator to join our Charlotte, NC team. You will review drawings, specifications, and bid documents, and perform detailed takeoffs for commercial cabinetry, casework, countertops, panels, trim, and custom millwork.

You will develop material, labor, installation, and subcontractor estimates, identify risks, obtain vendor pricing, and prepare competitive bid proposals while coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Purchasing, and

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial architectural millwork estimating is required.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Experience with takeoffs and developing labor and material estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specs, addenda, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for cabinetry, casework, countertops, panels, trim, and millwork.
• Develop material, labor, installation, and subcontractor estimates.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and exclusions before bid submission.
• Prepare competitive bid proposals and manage multiple bid deadlines.
• Coordinate with PM, Engineering, Purchasing, and Ops for turnover.

Skills

Estimation

Construction

Bidding

Estimating software

Blueprint

Commercial construction

Bluebeam

Construction estimating

Cost estimate

Preconstruction

Tools

INNERGY ERP

Cabinet Vision

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Commercial Millwork Estimator to join our team in Charlotte, NC. We are looking for someone who understands commercial architectural millwork, can read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications, and is comfortable working within an ERP-driven estimating process. What You’ll Do: Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents. Perform detailed takeoffs for commercial cabinetry, casework, countertops, panels, trim, and custom millwork. Develop accurate material, labor, installation, and subcontractor estimates. Identify scope gaps, exclusions, discrepancies, and potential project risks before bid submission. Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing. Prepare competitive bid proposals and manage multiple bid deadlines. Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to ensure a smooth turnover of awarded projects. Maintain estimates, supporting documentation, and project information within INNERGY ERP.

Skills

Estimation, Construction, Bidding, Estimating software, Blueprint, Commercial construction, Bluebeam, Construction estimating, Cost estimate, Preconstruction

Top Skills Details

Estimation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: Commercial architectural millwork, casework, cabinetry, or related construction estimating experience. Strong ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications. Experience performing detailed takeoffs and developing labor and material estimates. Experience working within INNERGY ERP is highly preferred. Cabinet Vision experience is strongly preferred. Bluebeam or similar takeoff software experience. Strong Excel and computer skills. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines at the same time.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.