Remote Project Controls Lead & Cost 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

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.