Estimator

This person is responsible for preparing estimates for various projects, ensuring cost accuracy in collaboration with the project team, and assisting other estimators and managers in diverse estimating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Champion the company's values by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensure integrity in construction through honesty, unity, safety, and quality work.
• Prepare estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.
• Review and suggest improvements to contract documents, including plans, specifications, and addenda.
• Offer value-engineering and life-cycle cost options for review.
• Perform quantity take-offs, organize, price, and analyze information.
• Differentiate between cost estimating services and the broader scope of preconstruction services.
• Collaborate effectively with architects and owners, providing leadership in preconstruction and demonstrating best practices.
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, creating contact listings for specific projects.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify pricing information and determine their suitability and competitiveness.
• Prepare and analyze estimate formats in areas such as general conditions, bidding, quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis.
• Prepare bid proposals for submittal.
• Attend owner meetings during estimate development.
• Prepare detailed schedules for proposed projects.
• Initiate and guide various special projects related to estimating.
• Create schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a construction-related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in estimating commercial and/or industrial construction projects, demonstrating competence in hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Excellent working knowledge of Timberline and Excel software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Appropriate knowledge of construction practices and methods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Primavera systems is preferred.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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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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.