Project Estimator

Project Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in industrial equipment manufacturing and project estimation, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. You will play a crucial role in reviewing RFQs, creating detailed take-offs, preparing bid packs, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review the RFQ to understand its intent, requirements, details, timing, and scope.
• Create detailed take-offs for the equipment and ancillary devices based on the scope and overall conveyor knowledge.
• Prepare bid packs for sub-contractors and continually review customer specifications and standards for compliance.
• Obtain pricing on purchased equipment and fabricated items as necessary and add costs to each line item in the estimate.
• Ensure all items of work are included and review subcontractor proposals for content, price, and clarifications.
• Consider cost savings or value-added alternatives and review any engineering or feasibility considerations.
• Assist in preparing the final quote and documents for submission to the customer, ensuring all details and clarifications are included.
• Establish a plan for the timing and completion of the Scope of Work.
• Review the quote with the Estimating Manager and Sales, and work with engineering and operations as necessary to complete the quote.
• Provide critical information for job kickoff and setup for the job budget, and provide estimates for job field orders and / or change orders.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily in an office setting where you will review RFQs and create bids. There will be occasional site travel to review project scopes.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $51.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2025.

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.

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