Estimator

Job Title: Estimator

Job Description

The Estimator plays a critical role in supporting the sales and engineering teams by developing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for the fabrication of custom projects. This role requires a strong understanding of fabrication processes, ability to navigate blueprint drawings, and knowledge of geometry and trigonometry. The ability to process material specifications, regulatory standards, and customer requirements is also necessary. The Estimator, alongside other departments, ensures that proposals are technically sound, financially viable, and aligned with company capabilities and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for custom fabrication projects.

• Support sales and engineering teams by providing detailed proposals.

• Ensure proposals are technically sound and financially viable.

• Understand and apply fabrication processes, blueprint drawings, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Process material specifications and regulatory standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• 3+ years of estimating experience in heavy fabrication, pressure vessels, or industrial manufacturing.

• Proficiency in estimating software such as Compress and Excel-based tools.

• Strong understanding of welding, rolling, machining, and finishing processes.

• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to learn from team members and adapt as work volume increases.

Work Environment

The position involves estimating the cost of pressure vessels and creating BOMs. The work environment is a modest shop located in Cambridge, with a small team focused on collaboration and learning.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coon Rapids, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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: • 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 Coon Rapids,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.