Estimator

Senior Construction Estimator

Join a growing, industry-leading general contractor specializing in complex healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, cleanroom, manufacturing, and commercial construction projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast.

What You'll Do

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to prepare detailed cost estimates

• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for all CSI divisions

• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing

• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs

• Identify project risks, opportunities, logistics, and constructability considerations

• Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and scope reviews

• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and hard bid estimates

• Collaborate with project managers and operations teams during project turnover

• Maintain historical cost databases and market pricing information

• Assist in value engineering and alternate pricing strategies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience (5+ years preferred)

• Experience estimating commercial, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom projects

• Strong understanding of construction means and methods

• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage Estimating, ProEst, or similar estimating software

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare renovations, biotech facilities, laboratories, or GMP-regulated environments

• Knowledge of MEP systems and their impact on construction costs

• Familiarity with design-build and CMAR project delivery methods

• Experience with Procore, Sage, and Microsoft Project

• LEED, PMP, or additional construction-related certifications are a plus

Why Join Us?

• Strong backlog of healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial projects

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Exposure to highly technical and complex construction projects

• Collaborative team environment

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO package

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brookfield, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $200000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Brookfield,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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 [email protected] 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.