Estimator; Healthcare Construction

$120000 - $150000 per year | Minneapolis, MN | On-site | Permanent

Our client is a nationally recognized general contractor and construction management firm with more than a century of experience delivering complex commercial construction projects. This company provides comprehensive construction services from early preconstruction and estimating through project execution and closeout, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.

This general contractor has a history to promote from within and experiences one of the lowest turnover rates across the entire MSP construction industry. They have developed a comprehensive career growth plan that allows you to take control of your career.

This company offers the resources and project opportunities of a leading national contractor with a culture focused on people, professional growth, and collaboration. You’ll work on challenging projects, have access to innovative construction technology, and continue developing your expertise through hands-on experience and ongoing education. With employee ownership and opportunities for career advancement, this company provides a strong environment to build a long-term career in preconstruction and estimating.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement and mentorship
• Exposure to high-profile and complex construction projects
• A people-first culture that emphasizes safety, communication, and excellence

As an Estimator, you will play an integral role in the preconstruction process, developing accurate and competitive estimates for projects ranging from conceptual budgeting through competitive bids and negotiated proposals. You’ll collaborate closely with owners, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal operations teams to identify costs, evaluate scope, mitigate risk, and position projects for successful execution.

Build a lasting career helping deliver healthcare spaces that make a difference. We’re seeking an experienced Estimator for a permanent opportunity in the construction industry, focused on healthcare projects where accuracy, collaboration, and thoughtful planning are essential.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for healthcare construction projects, including new facilities, renovations, expansions, and work within occupied environments.
• Review drawings, specifications, site conditions, and bid documents to define scope, identify gaps, and assess project risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing using HCSS or equivalent estimating software.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, ensuring complete scope coverage and competitive pricing.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design-development, and construction-document estimates as projects progress.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate constructability, phasing, procurement strategies, and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or patient safety.
• Account for healthcare-specific requirements, including infection prevention measures, operational continuity, shutdown coordination, and complex building systems.
• Prepare clear estimate summaries, bid packages, scope comparisons, and supporting documentation for internal and client reviews.
• Maintain current cost databases and monitor market trends, material availability, and labor conditions.
• Support project handoff to operations by communicating estimate assumptions, exclusions, allowances, and key cost drivers.

• 5+ years of construction estimating experience,…