Industrial Estimator — Remote Option & Growth

Actalent; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Industrial Estimator to develop accurate bids and budgets for mechanical, process piping, and related systems. This role oversees the estimating lifecycle, from plan review to subcontractor coordination and final proposals, with strong cross-functional collaboration and potential remote flexibility for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years estimating industrial projects in mechanical environments, proficiency in Excel, and experience with estimating

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience estimating industrial projects with a mechanical contractor.
• Experience in industrial construction, including mechanical construction, process piping, and industrial piping.
• Proven ability to perform detailed material and labor takeoffs for industrial and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated capability to develop accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for industrial projects.
• Ability to design basic layouts for plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems to support conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software, including strong skills in Excel for building and maintaining estimating workbooks.
• Ability to interpret requests for proposals (RFPs) and bid documents to initiate and structure the estimating process.
• Experience with pricing, budget development, and project documentation for bidding and proposal preparation.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment or similar industrial environments and systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal business development teams and line-of-business leadership.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to meet bid schedules and project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare all project documentation required for estimating purposes.
• Participate in all phases of the bidding process, including material and labor takeoffs, equipment pricing, and coordination with subcontractors and vendors.
• Issue requests for bids to subcontractors and suppliers and follow up to obtain complete and competitive proposals.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and related documents to inform accurate and comprehensive estimates.
• Develop estimates for all project phases, from conceptual design through fully designed projects, ensuring all required estimating documentation is complete from start to finish.
• Collaborate with the director or project lead to review, refine, and validate estimates prior to submission.
• Support bid day activities, including making real-time adjustments to estimates based on updated information or market conditions.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing and labor data within estimating software and associated tools.
• Manage and update a schematic budget database to support consistent and reliable budgeting for future projects.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful working relationships with subcontractors and vendors to support competitive pricing and reliable participation.
• Collaborate effectively with the industrial group business development team and line-of-business leadership to align estimates with strategic and operational goals.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality as essential aspects of the role.
• Foster long-term relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal business development teams to support ongoing project opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally during job walks, pre-bid meetings, and project presentations.

Skills

Estimating (industrial)

Mechanical construction experience

Process piping knowledge

Takeoffs (material & labor)

Bid/Proposal development

Communication & collaboration

Autonomy

Excel proficiency

Estimating software usage

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Industrial Estimator to develop accurate bids and budgets for mechanical, process piping, and related systems. This role oversees the estimating lifecycle, from plan review to subcontractor coordination and final proposals, with strong cross-functional collaboration and potential remote flexibility for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years estimating industrial projects in mechanical environments, proficiency in Excel, and experience with estimating