Construction Estimator

Job Title: EstimatorJob Description

The Estimator prepares and develops detailed cost estimates for construction projects, focusing on materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors. This role performs accurate quantity takeoffs, interprets civil, architectural, and structural plans, and builds complete bid proposals that support successful project delivery. The Estimator collaborates closely with project managers and field teams to ensure constructability, alignment, and accurate cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors for construction projects.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and interpret civil, architectural, and structural plans and specifications.
• Build complete bid proposals, including clear assumptions, alternates, and exclusions.
• Solicit, review, compare, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure competitive and accurate bids.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value-engineering opportunities to improve project cost and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure constructability and alignment between estimates and field execution.
• Maintain and update historical cost data to support future estimates and benchmarking.
• Support cost tracking and analysis for awarded projects to compare actual costs against estimates and refine cost models.
• Utilize estimating software and tools to increase accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in the estimating process.
• Participate in preconstruction and bidding activities to support project pursuit and planning.

Essential Skills

• Strong blueprint and technical plan-reading ability, including civil, architectural, and structural drawings.
• Proficiency with estimating tools such as Bid2Win and Adtech.
• Solid analytical and cost-modeling skills for construction projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• 3+ years of estimating experience, preferably in construction or civil construction.
• Experience in construction estimation, bidding, and preconstruction processes.
• Knowledge of civil construction and heavy civil project requirements.
• Ability to use estimating software and construction management tools to prepare accurate bids.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in construction management, civil construction, or a related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, production-driven construction environment.
• Ability to identify value-engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and production driven, with a strong operational focus on delivering accurate estimates and successful projects. Team members value direct communication and a fun, engaging atmosphere where collaboration is encouraged. The role offers a competitive compensation structure, paid benefits for the individual, and 80 hours of paid time off. The culture emphasizes accountability, efficiency, and clear communication while maintaining an enjoyable and supportive workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of La Vergne, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

All are benefits included Medical, Dental, Vision Paid for individual, same price need to be paid for kids no matter how many.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Vergne,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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.

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