Estimator - Healthcare Experience Preferred

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our commercial construction team. The Estimator will prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial and ground-up construction projects, support preconstruction activities, and collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and owners to develop budgets and bid proposals. The ideal candidate has strong estimating experience in commercial construction and a working knowledge of healthcare projects such as surgery centers and medical office buildings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimates for commercial and ground-up construction projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents to develop accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor bids; maintain a qualified vendor/subcontractor list.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, unit pricing, and historical cost records to support estimating accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and owners during preconstruction to refine scopes, schedules, and value engineering options.
• Prepare bid packages, proposals, and clarification documents; present estimates and pricing rationale to leadership and clients.
• Identify and quantify risks and contingencies; recommend mitigation strategies and alternative constructability approaches.
• Support change order pricing and post-bid estimate reconciliation as projects progress into construction.
• Use estimating and project management software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, Excel, Procore) to produce professional deliverables and maintain version control.
• Stay current on market pricing, labor rates, material availability, and construction trends, especially in healthcare and medical facilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction; demonstrable experience with ground-up projects preferred.
• Proven proficiency in construction estimating tools and Microsoft Excel; experience with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and Procore is a plus.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and attention-to-detail skills with a focus on producing accurate, auditable estimates.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present estimates and negotiate with subcontractors and clients.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple bid opportunities under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, value engineering, and risk assessment techniques.
• Experience or exposure to healthcare construction (surgery centers, medical office buildings) and related regulatory/clinical requirements is highly desirable.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Estimating, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Vacation/PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Bonus
• Relocation
• Telecommute