Construction Estimator

Overview

Create cost estimates for specific disciplines relating to large capital construction projects, provide business support to management and guidance to junior staff. In addition, collaborate with the team to complete pricing and benchmarking research while maintaining project documents and files.

• Analyze blueprints and other documents and prepare detailed cost estimates. Perform accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
• Obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc., to utilize in estimates.
• Input estimate takeoff information for specific discipline and develop unit cost pricing.
• Work with engineers to develop a clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimates. Develop relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
• Assist senior staff in making projects more efficient and seek ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.
• Maintain project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner. Maintain project files on the file server in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain and update cost data library.
• Prepare cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explain variance cost drivers.

• MEP, mechanical estimation
• Microsoft Excel, quantity takeoffs, piping, costs, blueprints, quantity surveying
• Engineering, construction, mechanical estimator, piping

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Seven years relevant experience as an estimator in Manufacturing and/or Mechanical/Electrical/Process Piping contracting.
• Working knowledge of electronic takeoff, including CAD Measure.
• Working knowledge of a commercially available construction cost estimating system.
• Understanding and utilization of Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.
• Professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal licensure is preferred.

Entry Level

Contract to Hire position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.