Estimator

Three Rivers Corporation; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Rivers Corporation is seeking a Medical Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, timely estimates for medical, healthcare, and regulated facility projects.

The role requires knowledge of healthcare construction standards, infection control, and regulatory compliance, working with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure competitive budgets and well-documented bids that support high-quality patient-care environments.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Meet with team members to review project needs, and provide suggested solutions to address their needs; develop budgetary planning scopes with design professionals as needed.
• Assemble budgetary pricing to assist with project funding requests for approval.
• Review construction documents to understand scope, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare estimates for medical facilities including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and clean rooms during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
• Perform quantity take-offs using estimating software.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks to identify concerns or conditions affecting the plan of operations.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and omissions.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation.
• Support value engineering efforts.
• Assist in the preparation of bid packages, proposals and presentations.
• Assist in the development of the preconstruction plan, staffing and schedule.
• Familiarity with healthcare building systems, codes, and compliance requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and compliant budgetary and firm cost estimates for medical, healthcare, laboratory, and regulated facility projects. This role requires a strong understanding of healthcare construction standards, infection control requirements, specialized building systems, and regulatory compliance. The Estimator works closely with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure competitive and well-documented budgets, and bids that support high-quality patient-care environments. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in estimating and is eager to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

• Meet with team members to review project needs, and provide suggested solutions to address their needs Develop budgetary planning scopes, including coordination with design professionals as needed
• Assemble budgetary pricing to assist with project funding requests for approval

Position Summary

The Medical Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and compliant budgetary and firm cost estimates for medical, healthcare, laboratory, and regulated facility projects. This role requires a strong understanding of healthcare construction standards, infection control requirements, specialized building systems, and regulatory compliance. The Estimator works closely with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure competitive and well-documented budgets, and bids that support high-quality patient-care environments. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in estimating and is eager to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet with team members to review project needs, and provide suggested solutions to address their needs Develop budgetary planning scopes, including coordination with design professionals as needed
• Assemble budgetary pricing to assist with project funding requests for approval

Review construction documents to understand scope, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare estimates for medical facilities including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and clean rooms during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
• Perform quantity take-offs using estimating software.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any concerns, or conditions present that could impact the project.
• Identify risks, scope gaps, and omissions.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation.
• Support value engineering efforts.
• Assist in the preparation of bid packages, proposals and presentations.
• Assist in the development of the preconstruction plan, staffing and schedule.
• Familiarity with healthcare building systems, codes, and compliance requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of estimating experience, preferably in medical or healthcare construction.

Compensation And Benefits

Three Rivers Corporation offers a competitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Three Rivers Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve.