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Associate Estimator

McKinstry
McKinstry Salary
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026

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 Associate 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 personal. Additionally, some responsibilities may include:

Project Estimates

  • Reviews specifications and RFP documents to determine means, methods and levels of quality required.

  • Performs subcontractor and vendor estimate reviews. 

Communication

  • Under direct supervision, coordinates estimating work with various disciplines.

  • Participates in discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, customers and management.

  • Communicates estimate status with the chief estimator on a daily basis.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

  • Solid math skills and an analytical approach to considering project scope and methods required.

  • Knowledge of building systems and applications required. 

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

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

  • Estimating experience preferred.

 

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 $26.83 – $41.65 per hour; 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.

Salary : $27 - $42

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