Estimator

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:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

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

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

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.

The pay range for this position is $75,870 - $122,455 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.