Construction Estimator

Kaiser Permanente; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Healthcare Coverage

Pension

Vacation Pay

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente's Construction Department in Renton, WA is seeking a Construction Estimator. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of construction experience, particularly in medical settings. Responsibilities include estimating costs and analyzing project scopes. The annual pay range is $125,000 to $140,000, plus benefits, and requires proficiency in construction management software and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes customer service and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of general construction experience, focusing on medical and institutional construction.
• Strong background in cost estimating, including construction management or equivalent experience.
• Moderate hands-on experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for commercial construction sites and perform budget transfers.
• Translate details and specifications into practical use estimates.
• Analyze and validate change orders for all scopes of work.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Customer service focus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Multitasking

Good time management skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Associate Degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Computerized construction management systems

MS Excel

Digital takeoff software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente’s Construction Department has an immediate opening in the Renton, WA for an experienced Construction Estimator. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of general construction experience with an emphasis on medical and institutional construction; analytical problem-solving skills; familiarity with UBC, ADA, Title 24, and state and local regulatory building codes. Must be proficient in computerized construction management systems and spreadsheet applications (MS Excel a must). Proficient in MS Office Suite tools, apps, and services. Must be customer service focused with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Pay Range: $125,000 to $140,000, plus benefits [based on 2,000 hours/year]

Family Healthcare Coverage, Pension, Vacation Pay. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma or GED required
• Possess a strong background in cost estimating, such as engineering, construction management or equivalent work experience (internships acceptable)
• General knowledge of construction industry practices, techniques, and standards
• Working knowledge of Master Format CSI Divisions
• Moderate hands‑on experience in construction industry
• Progressive experience in estimating for commercial construction sites
• Eager to learn new construction management application (Trimble Unity Construct)
• Be able to follow processes to bid/buyout projects and perform budget transfers to fund the project
• Proficient in plan reading and able to translate details and specifications into practical use estimates using a digital takeoff software and a unit cost database.
• Basic understanding of construction management processes and responsibilities
• Ability to multitask and have good time management skills
• Experience with self‑performed work estimating.
• Experience creating job specific work breakdown structure and scope of work, requests for proposals, managing subcontractor pools, job walks, and bid award notifications.
• Ability to analyze and validate change orders for all scopes of work.
• Familiarity with rough order of magnitude or conceptual estimates based on historical project databases.

Preferred

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering
• Associate Degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Experience in construction within healthcare facilities or similar technical facilities
• Hands‑on knowledge of seismic retrofits, and/or tenant improvement on commercial construction projects such as office buildings and hospitals
• Equivalent combination of education and experience with Healthcare/Education estimating projects is preferred
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations, critical thinking
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable, but not required
• Familiarity with digital take‑off software such as Bluebeam, OST, Plan Grid, and other estimating software

Ability to Commute / Relocate

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.