Mechanical Estimator
Hoffman Construction Company
Develop and analyze cost estimates for mechanical construction projects.
21 days ago ago
$90,000 - $115,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Tempe, AZ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Preconstruction Services
New Construction
Renovations
Tenant Improvements
Collaborative Project Delivery
Self‑Perform (Structural Concrete, Framing & Drywall, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Survey)
Lean Construction
Virtual Design & Construction
Sector Specialisms
Structural Concrete
Framing & Drywall
Tenant Improvements
Renovations
New Construction
Survey and Layout
Steel Services
Commercial Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
cost reporting
cost estimating
design analysis
material takeoff
drawing interpretation
vendor coordination
- Setup and maintain job cost reports including budgets, commitments, forecast, yet to buys, contingency, and spends.
- Analyze project designs to determine more efficient products/methods that meet the project goals.
- Write and publish meeting minutes.
- Develop cost estimates for mechanical scopes of work.
- Work with subcontractors and equipment vendors to validate budgets.
- Track costs by bid package, field order, and specific category of change (defined by client).
- Interpret construction drawings, technical manuals and quantifying materials required for construction.
- Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
- On screen take-off of material quantities.
- Summarize quantities of materials in an orderly fashion.
What you bring
autocad
revit
navisworks
leed ap
bachelor's
construction estimating
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.
- The work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
- Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents.
- Education background in materials and methods of construction.
- Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
- Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
- Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
- Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
- Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
- Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
- Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
- Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 50% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.
- Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
- Specific experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, water treatment, and/or hi-tech types of projects preferred.
- Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ construction estimating experience preferred.
- Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
- LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months preferred.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
- Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams) and understand working within a computer network.
- Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
- Ongoing professional training and development
- Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship will be provided.
- must pass hoffman drug and alcohol test.
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Company
Overview
1922
Founded
The firm was established in Portland in 1922 by Lee Hawley Hoffman.
D1X semiconductor plant
Notable Project
Constructed Intel’s D1X semiconductor plant, showcasing its expertise in high-tech projects.
2025
Headquarters Move
Relocated its headquarters to Lake Oswego in 2025, demonstrating bold strategic moves.
- The firm has evolved from building apartment blocks to large-scale civic and high-tech projects.
- Headquartered in Oregon, it grew to become the largest general contractor based in the Pacific Northwest, expanding into over a dozen states and overseas.
- It delivers preconstruction, new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and heavy‑civil services through both traditional and collaborative methods like CM/GC and design-build.
- Through its in‑house divisions—concrete, mechanical, electrical, commissioning and surveying—it self‑performs critical components to optimize schedules and control quality.
- Known for iconic projects such as the Oregon Convention Center, Fox Tower, Portland International Airport expansions.
- It specializes in sectors including commercial, industrial, data centers, healthcare, government, and water projects.
- Over its century-long history it introduced innovations like lean construction, BIM/VDC, off‑site fabrication and advanced scheduling to tackle technical challenges.
- Employee-owned since inception, its structure aligns field execution with ownership.
- Despite its size, the firm retains a willingness to dive into unusual challenges—such as renovating the Space Needle at height or framing cultural landmarks like the Japanese Garden.
- We value people above everything else. Safety is the foundation of Hoffman’s culture, permeating every level of our organization.
- Building Forward – an unrivaled can-do, does-do mentality; willing to take on the big, the scary, the never-been-done-before; thriving on challenges; helping people achieve their full potential.
- Vision: We help people achieve their full potential… earn that trust by pushing the entire team to achieve their best, delivering on promises, and constantly setting new industry standards for safety, quality, cost control, schedule, and sustainability.
- Collaborative culture based on open, direct, and honest communication, early involvement of key participants, and valuing insight from every team member to promote innovation and outstanding performance.
- Employee-ownership model: employees and shareholders are the same, creating long-term accountability and better outcomes for clients and community.
Highest-rated LEED
LEED Certification Achievement
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100% renewable energy
Microgrid Energy Source
The Dominican Sisters Convent features a fully renewable energy microgrid, ensuring sustainable and resilient power generation.
- Two net‑zero energy projects: Holy Wisdom Monastery (Madison, WI) and Dominican Sisters Convent (San Rafael, CA) now generate more solar energy on‑site than they consume annually.
- Holy Wisdom Monastery's Retreat & Guest House added solar + ground‑source heat pump technology in 2023.
- Dominican Sisters Convent includes on‑site EV charging and grid‑outage resilience features.
- Sustainability leader Henry Hundt oversees projects with confirmed net‑zero performance, which will be closely monitored in the coming years.
- An Integrated Total Project Management (TPM) process focuses on efficient, healthy, cost‑effective building solutions that minimize environmental impact and reduce long‑term facility costs.
- Rollout of 'Tough Enough to Talk' mental‑health campaign to normalize transparent conversations about mental health issues.
- Implementation of Green Dot and RISE Up programs on jobsites over the past three years to combat bullying and racism.
- Awarded Wisconsin DOT Secretary’s Golden Shovel for exceeding goals in supporting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
- Public commitment to meeting or exceeding institutional subcontracting goals on every project to mentor and grow small businesses into general contractors.
- University internship and new graduate programs recruiting top talent; explicit commitment to providing accommodations and welcoming applicants of all abilities.
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