Estimator

Overview

Analyze project documents and prepare cost estimates to improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• material take-offs
• blueprint interpretation
• quantity summaries
• budget coordination
• meeting minutes
• computer operations

Tasks

-Assist with on-screen and model-based take-offs of material quantities. -Write and publish meeting minutes -Interpret blueprint construction drawings, technical manuals, and quantifying materials required for construction from documents. -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. -Work with subcontractors and vendors to confirm budgeting. -Summarize quantities of materials in an orderly fashion.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• navisworks
• bachelor's degree
• leed accredited
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-The work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences. -Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction. -Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential. -Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% 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. -Some construction estimating experience preferred. -Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites. -High School diploma or GED required. -Understanding of the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level, or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages. -Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills. -Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships. -Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership. -Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces. -Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English. -Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work. -Understanding of how different types of buildings are constructed. -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. -Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks. -Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review. -Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences. -LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within 18 months preferred. -Education background in materials and methods of construction. -Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques. -Specific experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, water treatment, and/or hi-tech types of projects preferred. -Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results. -Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required. -Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams) and understand working within a computer network. -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. -Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress. -Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.

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Benefits

-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. -Competitive pay and advancement opportunities -Ongoing professional training and development

About Hoffman Construction Company

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.

Security Clearance

-applicants must pass the hoffman drug and alcohol test.