Structural Estimator

Hoffman Construction Co of America; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Co of America is hiring a Structural Estimator to join the Estimating department. This in-office role works from our Portland, OR or Seattle, WA locations and focuses on structural concrete estimating.

The position requires roughly 5 years of estimating experience and a degree in civil engineering or related fields. You will develop cost estimates, assemble drawings and specs, coordinate with project teams, and lead the bidding process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in civil/architecture/constructed fields or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience with CSI specifications for various scopes.
• Experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, or hi-tech projects.
• Ability to organize technical data neatly and accurately.
• Experience reading design and construction documents; able to use estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating functions to support safety, quality and profitability.
• Coordinate workload and ensure updated documents are used.
• Prepare estimates with drawings and specs, using Bluebeam and sessions.
• Review project plans with team to confirm complete scope.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and manage supplier contacts.
• Present estimates to executives with cost breakdowns.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

multitask management

Self-starter

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to overtime

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Prolog

Procore

E-Builder

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

The Structural Estimator will work within the Estimating department and will report directly to the Structural Concrete Estimating Manager. They will work closely with the Estimating department. The Structural Concrete Estimator will analyze project design and construction documents for all structural related scopes to determine the needs of various projects and to prepare project cost estimates. This position will be fully in-office located at either our Portland, Oregon office or Seattle, Washington office.

Salary Range: $90,000- $130,000 DOE + Incentives

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to all functions within Hoffman Structures to support, develop and enhance overall Safety, Quality and Profitability

• Coordinates and aligns to share in and promote Hoffman Structures unified vision and team goals

• Assists in coordination of delegating estimating workload

• Updates Estimating Calendar with estimate timelines

• Ensures team members are working off proper and updated documents

• Completes quantity take offs and back checks work as needed

• Flags constructability items for review with pre-construction team members as necessary

• Coordinates necessary meetings with team members to ensure completeness and submission timelines are met

• Prepares work to be estimated by compiling required drawings, specifications, and related documents (Bluebeam: tools, sessions, smartsheets, etc.)

• Reviews project plans & specifications and coordinates with project team to confirm completeness of scope to be estimated

• Provides necessary reports to fulfill project requirements (Beck/Destini)

• Solicit subcontractor/supplier information and pricing

• Encourages, tracks, and manages M/WESB participation

• Maintains detailed list of supplier contacts and most recent pricing

• Reviews estimates and progress with team members prior to presenting final bid to H.S.I executive team

• Present estimates to H.S.I executive team prior to final submission to H.C.C. that include $/CY, $/MH

• Support and mentorship to new team members

• Participates in periodic reviews and visits to project sites

• Advocate Leadership, Innovation, Planning, Communication and Accountability to advance the H.S.I Culture

Qualifications

Professional Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Bachelor of Architecture or an equivalent degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of construction estimating experience.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.
• Experience specifically in commercial, healthcare, industrial, water treatment and/or hi-tech type of projects.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method; familiar with CSI specification system for various scopes of work.
• Skills in handling several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to work closely with project owners, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience, and professionalism are essential to be able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
• LEED accreditation preferred, or someone who is willing to become certified in 18-24 months
• Proficient in the following programs: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook) and Bluebeam. Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Microsoft Project and Primavera Project Planner(P6). Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Ability to multitask activities while simultaneously taking calls and providing responses to urgent questions.
• Must be able to work closely with owners, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Self-starter, quick learner, team leader, problem solver and ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.
• Flexible work schedule to allow extended periods of overtime or off‑shift work to accommodate changing workloads and bid schedule.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment more than 50% of the time, with occasional requirements to move about on the job site.
• Must be able to access work being done on multiple levels.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The worker is required to have the ability to perform duties such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents.
• Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment 5% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and, on the phone/digital meetings.
• Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope. Constantly required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting.
• Most of the work is performed in an office setting, with minimal time spent outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure.