Construction Estimator

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join their Hospital Operations team. This role requires a strong background in healthcare construction estimation and project management, proficiency with advanced estimating software, and a deep understanding of specialized MEP systems and ICRA protocols. The Construction Estimator will prepare accurate cost estimates, material takeoffs, and labor projections for complex healthcare facilities and occupied hospital renovations. Responsibilities include analyzing medical blueprints, navigating strict regulatory codes, evaluating subcontractor bids, and collaborating with project teams to ensure clinical spaces are delivered on time and within budget. This position operates under general supervision, applying advanced skills in estimating labor and material costs for new construction, modifications, and special equipment installations. It involves on-site coordination of materials, labor, and inspections for specific construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering
• 4 years of related estimation and project management experience with Bachelor's degree
• OR 5 years of experience as a project coordinator with completed vocational school training
• OR 10 years in construction industry at journeyman level with 2 years of experience at supervisory level
• Advanced estimating software proficiency
• Deep understanding of specialized MEP systems and ICRA protocols
• Ability to analyze medical blueprints
• Ability to navigate strict regulatory codes
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor bids
• Experience with healthcare construction estimation and project management

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of scheduling software preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs project estimating, work scheduling, and material take off from conceptual design development and contract document plans and specifications.
• Performs architectural, mechanical, and electrical estimating.
• Maintains cost control procedures.
• Confers with design and construction team members for code requirements in accordance with UTSW policy.
• Generates necessary reports and monitors to maintain projects on time and on budget.
• Reviews plans and specifications prior to issuance for availability of materials; pre-orders long lead items.
• Coordinates with design teams to standardize materials and systems.
• Develops construction schedule in conjunction with Superintendent of Construction and Building Maintenance.
• Reads and interprets architectural plans and contract documents.
• Develops estimates for materials needed and places orders accordingly.
• Coordinates scheduling of various trades during construction phase.
• Inspects job site on on-going basis to ensure work is being performed in timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares change orders and obtains approval from departments.
• Gives contractor tentative approval to proceed and then obtains final approval from management as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison with user to respond to concerns and obtains approval for any changes in plans or costs.
• Prepares punch list, conducts final inspection, and reviews final billing upon completion of project.
• Secures permits and inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level