Quoting/estimating specialist

Job Title: Quoting/Estimating SpecialistJob Description

We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Quoting/Estimating Specialist to increase quoting capacity, accuracy, and win rate for structural steel and fabricated metal projects. This individual will work directly with customers, vendors, and internal departments to prepare competitive quotes while improving how we price, track, and pursue opportunities. The right candidate will combine technical estimating ability with a sales-oriented mindset - someone who can read drawings, perform detailed takeoffs, and also pick up the phone to clarify scope, value-engineer solutions, and help secure work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely quotes for structural steel, fabricated components, and assemblies.

• Perform takeoffs and interpret blueprints, bid packages, and drawings to identify scope, materials, and labor.

• Collaborate directly with customers and general contractors to clarify project requirements, align scope, and position bids competitively.

• Develop and maintain standardized estimating tools and pricing templates to improve speed and consistency.

• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts, providing fast and accurate turnaround on quotes and change orders.

• Work closely with engineering, purchasing, and production to validate assumptions and ensure manufacturability.

• Analyze historical data and job performance to refine pricing models and improve accuracy.

• Follow up on submitted quotes, gather feedback, and report on bid hit rates and competitiveness.

• Assist in proposal preparation, including scope breakdowns, alternates, exclusions, and clarifications.

• Support implementation of quoting and estimating automation tools (ERP or digital integrations).

Essential Skills

• Experience in structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication estimating.

• Associates or Bachelors in Engineering or related field.

• Proven ability to interpret structural and architectural drawings and specifications.

• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, shop routing, welding, machining, and finishing.

• Comfortable communicating directly with customers, engineers, and general contractors.

• Proficient with ERP and estimating systems (Genius ERP, FabTrol, or similar).

• Strong Excel and digital takeoff software skills.

• Highly organized and comfortable handling multiple bids simultaneously.

• Driven by results - understands the importance of both accuracy and responsiveness.

Work Environment

The role requires working from 8:00am to 5:00pm in an office environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grove City, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/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 Grove City,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

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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