Field Mechanical Estimator & Project Lead

Actalent; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Mechanical Estimator/Project Manager to lead full-scope estimating efforts for industrial and commercial mechanical projects. The role emphasizes field experience, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with engineers, clients, and project teams.

The candidate will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and develop cost-based execution strategies, ensuring safety and alignment with project documents. On-site work in PA may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical field installations or related roles.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, piping isometrics, spool drawings, and contract documents.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment planning, site-condition reviews, and field productivity assessments.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-scope estimating for assigned industrial and commercial mechanical projects, including piping, process mechanical systems, equipment setting, rigging, structural supports, fabrication, maintenance work, and facility upgrades.
• Own scope mapping, quantity logic, production assumptions, quote coverage, temporary-works allowances, stated safety and permit assumptions, explicit exclusions, clarifications, and the written basis of estimate.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, P&IDs, piping plans, isometrics, spool drawings, equipment specifications, rigging information, structural details, shop/fabrication requirements, and contract documents to fully define project scope.
• Perform complete material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor takeoffs; determine manpower, crew mix, productivity assumptions, crane and lift needs, tooling, trucking, staging, and pricing strategy.
• Conduct system analysis of mechanical systems, piping, equipment setting, rigging requirements, access constraints, tie-ins, shutdown windows, sequencing, logistics, constructability, and field execution requirements.
• Conduct site walks and field measurements to validate scope, site conditions, access, existing utilities, safety constraints, and practical installation assumptions.
• Collaborate with engineers, clients, contractors, project managers, field leadership, and business-line leadership to clarify technical requirements, commercial intent, and execution strategies.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating & takeoffs

Field installations

Excel & digital takeoff tools

Communication & negotiation

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Estimating databases

Digital takeoff tools

Field reporting software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Field Mechanical Estimator/Project Manager to lead full-scope estimating efforts for industrial and commercial mechanical projects. The role emphasizes field experience, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with engineers, clients, and project teams.

The candidate will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and develop cost-based execution strategies, ensuring safety and alignment with project documents. On-site work in PA may be required.