Estimator

MKL Careers; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MKL Careers represents an established general contractor seeking an Estimator with a healthcare construction background for hospital, medical office, and clinical facility projects in the Sacramento region. The role emphasizes detailed takeoffs, cost analysis, and bid development, with OSHPD/HCAI or DSA experience highly preferred.

Travel to job walks across the greater Sacramento area is expected. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam,

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating healthcare construction experience.
• OSHPD/HCAI and/or DSA-regulated project exposure preferred.
• Familiar with hospital/clinical facility code requirements.
• Proficient in takeoff software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for healthcare projects.
• Review drawings and specs for hospital and clinical facilities.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor pricing.
• Support OSHPD/DSA-regulated project requirements.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Assist handoff to project management with scope and budget.
• Travel to job walks across the Sacramento region.

Skills

Healthcare construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Willingness to travel

Valid driver''s license

Education

Bachelor''s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Location: Sacramento, CA | Full-Time Reports to: Chief Estimator / Director of Preconstruction

About the Role

Our client, an established general contractor with an active presence in the Sacramento market, is seeking an Estimator with a strong background in healthcare construction to support a growing pipeline of hospital, medical office, and clinical facility projects. Candidates with additional DSA/OSHPD (HCAI) or K-12 experience are especially attractive, given the overlap in regulatory rigor and inspection standards between healthcare and DSA-regulated public work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for healthcare construction projects, including quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and proposal development.
• Review drawings, specifications, and code requirements specific to hospital and clinical facility construction, including infection control and interim life safety considerations.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Support estimates for OSHPD/HCAI or DSA-regulated projects, factoring in the additional cost, schedule, and documentation requirements these agencies impose.
• Analyze alternative means, methods, and value engineering opportunities to sharpen bid competitiveness.
• Assist in presenting estimates and supporting bid reviews with clients and senior management.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare-experienced subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track material and labor cost trends relevant to healthcare and regulated public construction.
• Support handoff of winning bids to project management and field operations with clear scope and budget documentation.
• Assist preconstruction teams with scheduling, submittals, and buyout support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience, with meaningful exposure to healthcare construction (hospital, medical office building, or clinical facility projects).
• Experience with OSHPD/HCAI and/or DSA-regulated projects strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory, inspection, and documentation requirements unique to healthcare and public agency construction.
• Proficiency with estimating/takeoff software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, PlanSwift), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort navigating complex, code-heavy project scopes.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first mindset.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job walks across the greater Sacramento region.