Healthcare Interiors Estimator: Complex Bids & Projects

Abbott Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Abbott Construction in Seattle is seeking an experienced estimator to manage and produce cost estimates for healthcare projects, from scope development to final bid submission. You will work closely with Project Managers to ensure accuracy and timeliness in all bidding activities.

Ideal candidates have inpatient healthcare experience, strong knowledge of hospital systems, and proficiency with WinEst, Beck Destini, AutoCAD, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running estimates from start to completion for healthcare projects ranging from $1M to $20M.
• Experience in inpatient healthcare or occupied renovations.
• Strong understanding of hospital and clinical building systems and requirements is preferred.
• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in managing the bidding process including document control, solicitation of subcontractor bids, and plan center interface.
• Develop scopes and budgets that will provide the Project Managers with clear, comprehensive information suitable for review by the customer.
• Participate in the nomination and election of subcontractors for design-build subcontractor budget estimates.
• Update subcontractor database when necessary.
• Perform cost comparison and analysis as requested.
• Consistently update cost information in the database and procure cost information resources.
• Monitor and update computer-aided estimating software systems.
• Provide quantity takeoffs of any changes on the drawings between the permit set and the construction set.
• Work in a team environment to provide estimating assistance in whatever capacity to meet the needs of our customers.
• Work with Project Managers in the company to help them succeed in all estimating on their projects. This is about teamwork.
• Managing multiple estimates simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in site visits and pre-bid walks with the team as needed.

Skills

Healthcare estimates

Budget development

Subcontractor bids

Takeoffs

Blueprint Reading

Team collaboration

Education

Four-year degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Assemble

Revit

WinEst

Beck Destini

AutoCAD

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Abbott Construction in Seattle is seeking an experienced estimator to manage and produce cost estimates for healthcare projects, from scope development to final bid submission. You will work closely with Project Managers to ensure accuracy and timeliness in all bidding activities.

Ideal candidates have inpatient healthcare experience, strong knowledge of hospital systems, and proficiency with WinEst, Beck Destini, AutoCAD, and related tools.