Structural Estimator

The Structural Estimator will work within the Estimating department and will report directly to the Structural Concrete Estimating Manager. They will work closely with the Estimating department. The Structural Concrete Estimator will analyze project design and construction documents for all structural related scopes to determine the needs of various projects and to prepare project cost estimates.
This position will be fully in-office located at either our Portland, Oregon office or Seattle, Washington office.

Salary Range: $90,000- $130,000 DOE + Incentives

• Provide leadership to all functions within Hoffman Structures to support, develop and enhance overall Safety, Quality and Profitability

• Coordinates and aligns to share in and promote Hoffman Structures unified vision and team goals

• Assists in coordination of delegating estimating workload

• Updates Estimating Calendar with estimate timelines

• Ensures team members are working off proper and updated documents

• Completes quantity take offs and back checks work as needed

• Flags constructability items for review with pre-construction team members as necessary

• Coordinates necessary meetings with team members to ensure completeness and submission timelines are met

• Prepares work to be estimated by compiling required drawings, specifications, and related documents (Bluebeam: tools, sessions, smart sheets, etc.)

• Reviews project plans & specifications and coordinates with project team to confirm completeness of scope to be estimated

• Provides necessary reports to fulfill project requirements (Beck/Destini)

• Solicit subcontractor/supplier information and pricing

• Encourages, tracks, and manages M/WESB participation

• Maintains detailed list of supplier contacts and most recent pricing

• Reviews estimates and progress with team members prior to presenting final bid to H.S.I executive team

• Present estimates to H.S.I executive team prior to final submission to H.C.C. that include $/CY, $/MH

• Support and mentorship to new team members

• Participates in periodic reviews and visits to project sites

• Advocate Leadership, Innovation, Planning, Communication and Accountability to advance the H.S.I Culture

• 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 be able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
• LEED accreditation preferred, or someone who is willing to become certified in 18-24 months
• 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…