Project Controls Manager/estimator

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Controls Manager/Estimator to develop and review capital, construction, and service cost estimates for power/utility projects. The role offers remote work with occasional travel to customer sites and is a 6-month contract with potential for permanent placement.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering or construction background, strong cost estimating and project control software skills, and the ability to collaborate across design and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of General Contracting, EPC construction methods, and industry practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, cost estimating, and project control software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present scope and cost data for construction and project estimates.
• Work on estimates from planning to definitive for proposals.
• Interpret construction plans to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of estimates within defined parameters.
• Coordinate with design and construction staff for data.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimates from drawings.
• Gather and analyze data, manage cost estimate databases, and document basis/assumptions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cost estimating

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Sage

Assemble

RS Means

Job description

Job Title: Project Controls Manager/Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Controls Manager/Estimator to join our dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, with occasional travel to customer build sites, which might require a night or two away every couple of months. The position is initially a 6-month contract, with the potential for permanent placement. The primary focus is on developing and reviewing capital, construction, and service cost estimates for various market sectors, primarily in the power/utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present scope and cost data for construction and project estimates.
• Work on estimates that may range from order of magnitude for planning purposes to definitive for proposal comparison purposes.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of estimates within defined parameters.
• Coordinate with design and construction staff to obtain estimate scope and schedule data.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimates from design drawings using a crew-based approach.
• Gather and analyze data, manage cost estimate databases, and prepare basis and assumptions documentation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of General Contracting, EPC construction methods, and general construction industry practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, cost estimating, and project control software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications such as AEP, CCT, CEP, CACM, CMIT, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, or EIT are preferred.
• Experience with estimating software like Sage, Assemble, or RS Means.
• Industry experience in Waste, Power, or Industrial sectors.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.
• Open to individuals with a variety of Bachelor's degrees if they have significant experience (8-20 years).

Work Environment

The role is primarily remote, with the requirement to travel occasionally. The company fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging independent work once proficiency is proven.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $82.11/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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