Estimator

Estimator Opportunity With McKinstry

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through :

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity With McKinstry

We are adding an Estimator to our growing New Construction division in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will be responsible for estimating work with sales, engineering, and operations personnel. Additionally, some responsibilities may include :

Project Estimates

Evaluates costs and constructability issues in preparing estimates.

Ensures the accuracy of cost estimates.

Develop project cost estimates based upon schematic and / or detailed descriptions of scope for various disciplines.

Has ability to develop initial budgets and estimates with no engineering drawings or specifications.

Performs subcontractor and vendor estimate reviews.

Communication

Develops requests for proposals for potential subcontractors and vendors.

Responsible for discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers and management.

Evaluates and communicates project risk.

What You Need To Succeed At McKinstry

Must have demonstrated proficiency for all responsibilities of an experienced Estimator.

Knowledge of building systems and applications required.

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, or engineering or equivalent work experience.

Mechanical and / or plumbing estimating experience preferred.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite. Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Working knowledge of QuickPen / Autobid and / or Quotesoft estimating software.

Four (4) years of previous estimating experience required.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Ability and willingness to travel regionally.

Physical ability to navigate jobsites in uneven terrain.

Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered :

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with :

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.