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Job Description

The Estimator’s main function is to:

1) Determine scope of work on Request for Proposals

2) Coordinate raw material volumes and costs along with any 3rd party supplier pricing

3) Combine with internal labor hours to build finished components

4) Create a project estimate for review and validation.

Responsibilities Include

• Working closely with project managers, purchasing and shop management to fully understand the project realities and alternatives to achieve the expected deliverables

• Develop accurate job cost estimates by analyzing blueprints, understanding client goals, and compiling material, labor, subcontract, installation, freight, and overhead costs

• Capture and catalog results for use and comparisons in future estimating requests

• Categorize and present materials for kickoff meetings by communicating job cost assumptions and plans to Purchasing, Project Managers and Shop Foremen

• Interact with the purchasing and production group to review material choices and alternatives

• Develop quality and value-engineering opportunities with the engineering and production departments

• Build material and labor routers

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in estimating manufacturing costs for retail, construction, restaurant fixture packages, millwork, or architecture industry

• Ability to read blueprints and perform take-offs

• Proven ability to build and improve estimating processes and systems

• Mathematical, analytical, problem solving and communication skills

• MS Excel and computer skills

Nice to Have

Global Shop ERP system experience

Bachelor's or Associates degree

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $48.00

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Akron,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.