Estimator

Hoffman Construction Company • Portland, OR

8h • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Build What Matters. Create What’s Next.

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing
in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission
critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.
Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar,
employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national
presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a
jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative,
explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building
opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving
forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional training and development
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.
A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.

www.hoffmancorp.com/careers [http://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers].

Position Summary: The Estimating Engineer will work within the Estimating
department and will report directly to the Estimating Director. They will work
closely with other Estimators and Senior Estimators. The Estimating Engineer
will analyze project design and construction documents to determine the needs of
various projects and provide solutions to increase profitability. They will help
develop quantities and prepare project cost estimates. This position will be
fully in-office.

Requirements

• 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 being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• LEED accreditation preferred, or someone who is willing to become certified in 18-24 months

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings, technical manuals and quantifying materials required for construction.
• On screen take-off of material quantities.
• Write and publish meeting minutes.
• Summarize quantities of materials in an orderly fashion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• 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.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

What This Job Offers

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