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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.

Job Summary:

The Senior Estimator – Interior Systems will work with the Estimating Department and support the estimating duties for Hoffman Specialty Contracting, Inc. (HSC). This position will report directly to senior HSC leadership and will closely collaborate with the HSC Operations and Project Teams as well as Hoffman’s Estimating Department. The Senior Estimator will oversee estimating for commercial wall and ceiling assemblies, interior systems, cleanroom interiors, and manufacturing interiors for HSC, and will also review and mentor other estimators. This position will be in-office with limited onsite project duties and/or requirements.

SALARY RANGE: $119,600-145,600 depending on experience.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Estimate self-perform scopes of work for commercial, high-tech, cleanroom, and manufacturing interior projects, including metal stud framing, insulation, drywall, finishing, ceiling systems, rough carpentry/blocking, plaster, and other interior systems scopes.

+ Review and mentor other estimators, providing guidance on best practices, accuracy, and efficiency.

+ On-screen takeoff of material quantities.

+ Perform contract administration for secured projects, including buy-out and hand-off to the HSC Operations Team.

+ Collaborate with the management team in creating final estimates for project budgets.

+ Work with the HSC Operations Team throughout the preconstruction process: review plans, specifications, procedures, timelines, and construction requirements; identify constructability issues.

+ Establish labor productivities for estimates and staffing requirements for each construction phase.

+ Prepare wage and benefit schedules, production rates, and assist supervisors with bid reviews.

+ Maintain the estimating cost database to ensure up-to-date costs.

+ Consult with clients, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.

+ Assist during Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents phases of projects.

+ Review design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers; generate acceptable value engineering ideas and prepare life-cycle costing.

+ Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside our self-perform group.

+ Work with the Virtual Design Department to generate quantities from design models and create bid packages.

+ Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing.

+ Understand market conditions, including competitive approach, backlog, level of risk for work, and other factors for establishing margin percentages.

+ Participate in internal bid reviews with supervisors, project teams, and other estimators.

+ Contribute to customer alignment objectives by creating and maintaining positive customer relations.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned, such as change order management or billings, depending on the project(s).

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education

+ High School diploma or GED required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.

+ Education background in materials and methods of construction.

Experience

+ A minimum of four (4) years’ commercial construction estimating experience required.

+ Specific experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, water treatment, and/or hi-tech types of projects required.

+ Interior systems estimating experience strongly preferred.

+ Project Management experience preferred.

+ Personnel management experience preferred.

+ Experience collaborating with representatives of trade union preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

+ Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.

+ Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.

+ Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.

+ Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.

+ Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents.

+ Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.

+ Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.

+ Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.

+ Bending/Twisting: Frequent.

+ Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.

+ Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.

+ Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

+ Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

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About Us

Hoffman is building a diverse company, and we welcome all candidates to apply.

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, the Hoffman Construction name is synonymous with some of the most iconic projects in the region like the Portland International Airport, the Space Needle Century Project, MoPOP, Seattle Central Library, Colman Dock, Randall Children's Hospital, and the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.

Our company has been in business for almost a century, but we’re not stuck in the past. We encourage innovation, and we welcome diversity.

Hoffman is employee-owned, which means employee owners have a stake in the company's long term success, and it means you have the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing.

You’ll earn highly competitive pay, get professional skills training and enjoy benefits like free primary healthcare for you and your family through our dedicated healthcare clinics, health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and a culture of inclusion and acceptance.

The people who work here take pride in their work, support each other and drive our commitment to exceptional construction, from urban high-rise towers, educational buildings, museums and libraries to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, healthcare facilities and more.

Hoffman is a place where you can feel like you belong. Many of our employees have been here for 20+ years. They often join us straight out of college or apprenticeships and grow their entire careers here.

We’re looking for people with a wide range of talents in positions from the jobsite to our corporate offices. Explore our website (https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/) , and, if you like what you see, apply today.

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