Senior Estimator - Industrial Mechanical & Data Center

Actalent; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead full-cycle estimating for industrial mechanical contractor projects, including battery plants and data centers. The role emphasizes equipment installation, piping, rigging, and structural steel, with collaboration across engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to define scope and pricing strategy.

You will present estimates to clients and leadership, perform take-offs, analyze labor productivity, and manage subcontractor proposals, while

Qualifications

• Minimum 35 years of estimating experience in industrial construction.
• Strong mechanical construction background with experience in equipment installation, piping, and structural steel.
• Proficiency in interpreting drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build conceptual budgets and detailed estimates.
• Prepare competitive bids focusing on equipment installation, piping, rigging, and structural steel.
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to define scope, sequencing, constructability, and pricing strategy.
• Prepare and present estimates to clients and leadership.
• Perform quantity take-offs, labor productivity analysis, and material pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and evaluate value engineering opportunities.
• Manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

Estimating

Industrial construction

Drawings & specs

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead full-cycle estimating for industrial mechanical contractor projects, including battery plants and data centers. The role emphasizes equipment installation, piping, rigging, and structural steel, with collaboration across engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to define scope and pricing strategy.

You will present estimates to clients and leadership, perform take-offs, analyze labor productivity, and manage subcontractor proposals, while