Estimator

Actalent; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

Actalent, based in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Civil Estimator to support bid development and construction execution. The role emphasizes reviewing plans, performing takeoffs, and evaluating subcontractor bids to produce accurate estimates.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in civil estimation or related fields, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, and HeavyBid. This onsite position offers employee ownership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil construction, estimating, project engineering, or project management experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with concrete, utilities, grading, earthwork, or site development projects
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to understand project scope
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate cost estimates
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids
• Assist with bid preparation and proposal development
• Support project handoff from estimating to operations
• Track project costs, schedules, and quantities during construction
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, owners, engineers, and contractors
• Identify risks and help drive successful project outcomes

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Job description

Civil Estimator | Omaha, NE Employee-owned civil contractor where you'll play a key role in projects from bid through construction. You'll develop estimates, perform takeoffs, evaluate subcontractor pricing, and support project teams throughout execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to understand project scope
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate cost estimates
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids
• Assist with bid preparation and proposal development
• Support project handoff from estimating to operations
• Track project costs, schedules, and quantities during construction
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, owners, engineers, and contractors
• Identify risks and help drive successful project outcomes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil construction, estimating, project engineering, or project management experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with concrete, utilities, grading, earthwork, or site development projects
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Bluebeam and HeavyBid experience preferred
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

Why Join?

• Employee-owned company
• Diverse heavy civil and site development projects
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive benefits, bonus potential, and career growth opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $50.48/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 Omaha,NE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.