Estimator

Job Title: Senior Electrical or Mechanical Estimator – MEP Cost Management
Job Description

A national consulting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical or Mechanical Estimator to join its MEP Cost Management team. In this role, you support large, high‑impact construction programs across multiple market sectors and play a key part in shaping project budgets, influencing cost decisions, and guiding clients through complex scopes and evolving designs. You focus on conceptual and early‑phase estimating for electrical or mechanical (HVAC/process) systems while collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. The position offers remote flexibility within the United States, with a preference for professionals who can collaborate with regional offices and project teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for electrical or mechanical (HVAC/process) scopes across multiple project phases.
• Support budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, and value engineering activities to optimize project outcomes.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews, workload planning, and task management for all estimating deliverables.
• Reconcile change orders, invoices, and cost impacts with general contractors, subcontractors, and third‑party partners.
• Provide post‑contract cost support, including bid analysis, change management, and cost impact evaluation.
• Participate in risk and value management evaluations to identify opportunities and mitigate potential cost issues.
• Mentor and support estimators and estimating technicians to strengthen their technical and procedural knowledge.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and reliable, data‑driven cost guidance.
• Prepare client‑facing reports, milestone estimates, and executive‑ready summaries that clearly communicate key cost insights.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, project controls teams, and leadership to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Participate in peer reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating processes and standards.
• Stay informed on local market conditions, construction trends, and industry best practices to ensure accurate and current cost advice.
• Contribute to project management and construction management discussions by providing informed cost perspectives on commercial construction and process‑related work.
• Support the development and monitoring of project budgets, ensuring cost estimates align with overall project objectives.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in electrical or mechanical (HVAC/process) estimating or cost management.
• Strong background in conceptual estimating and early project planning for MEP and related scopes.
• Deep technical understanding of electrical or mechanical systems, scopes, and construction practices.
• Proven experience supporting large, complex construction projects across commercial or similar sectors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction schedules, drawings, and specifications.
• Advanced proficiency with cost estimating methods, tools, and processes used in MEP and construction estimation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with modern estimating software platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex cost information clearly.
• Ability to analyze incomplete or evolving design information and provide clear, defensible cost guidance.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience working as an estimator, cost consultant, or in a similar MEP cost management capacity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with quantity surveying or similar cost management disciplines.
• background in project management and construction management, particularly in commercial construction.
• Familiarity with process‑related construction projects and associated estimating requirements.
• Experience supporting project budgets from early planning through delivery in a consulting environment.
• Comfort collaborating with regional teams and stakeholders in a remote or distributed work setting.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including use of online education platforms.

Work Environment

This is a salaried, full‑time position designed around a 40‑hour workweek that promotes work‑life balance. The role is fully remote within the United States and aligned to a regional team, with an expectation of effective virtual collaboration with project teams and offices. You work primarily in a professional home‑office setting using modern estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and standard project controls tools to support MEP cost management. The organization offers paid time off (including vacation, holiday, and sick time), approximately 80 hours of PTO plus additional holidays, and access to medical, dental, and vision coverage. You also have access to a 401(k) plan, an ongoing online education platform for professional development, a discount program, and a structured 360‑degree review program. The culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact on complex, high‑profile projects across multiple sectors, within a nationally recognized, growth‑oriented project and cost management consultancy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Oswego, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $75.11/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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