Job Information
Actalent Underground/Utility Estimator in Maple Lake, Minnesota
Job Title: Underground/Utility Estimator
Job Description
- As an Underground/Utility Estimator, you will be tasked with supporting project managers and leadership on underground/utilities projects. You will estimate labor and material costs, and communicate financial costs and project timelines to the operations teams. You will gather proposals, blueprints, specifications and related project documents. One of your key responsibilities includes obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors, identifying qualified subcontractors, and negotiating prices. You will analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services. You will conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc. It's crucial that you understand customer requirements/specifications to accurately estimate a project. You will prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work. You will also prepare reports, quotes and estimates that detail the cost of a project in a proprietary system or bid2win. You will consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss cost estimates and resolve cost-related issues. You will prepare relevant and reliable forecasts, conduct risk analysis activities, and build and maintain relationships with key customers and vendors.
Hard Skills
1+ recent years of estimating experience on energy, underground utility, earthwork, or commercial construction projects
Experience with Bid 2 win
Soft Skills
Negotiation
Communication
Risk analysis
Relationship building
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Maple Lake, Minnesota.
Work Environment
This position is onsite in Maple Lake, MN - may be able to do a light hybrid schedule once trained. You will be reporting to the VP of communications.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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