Assistant Estimator

Assistant Estimator

Exciting opportunity to kickstart your career as an estimator! New grads encouraged to apply!

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the development of accurate project estimates and ensuring timely bid submissions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of construction practices and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize estimating software and tools to develop accurate project estimates.
• Track current and upcoming bid opportunities, issuing requests for quotes to suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Organize bid folders, proposals, and supporting documentation to ensure timely bid submissions.
• Perform comparative analysis of subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Maintain historical cost data, estimate files, bid documents, and tabulations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop budgets and schedules aligned with project goals.
• Assist with post-award documentation, including contract review, insurance and bonding requirements, required forms, budgets, submittals, and schedules.
• Support the project turnover process with preconstruction and construction teams.
• Assist with purchasing long-lead and specialty materials as needed.
• Provide general administrative and estimating support as required.

Essential Skills

• 0-3 years of experience in estimating or roadway construction.
• Proficiency in estimation, construction, and construction management.
• Experience with estimating software and construction estimating.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite in the office five days a week. The work environment is collaborative, focusing on teamwork and effective communication to achieve project goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woonsocket, RI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

- Insurance Benefits - Retirement Benefits - PTO/Vacation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woonsocket, RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.