What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Three Rivers Corporation?
Position Summary
The Medical Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and compliant budgetary and firm cost estimates for medical, healthcare, laboratory, and regulated facility projects. This role requires a strong understanding of healthcare construction standards, infection control requirements, specialized building systems, and regulatory compliance. The Estimator works closely with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure competitive and well-documented budgets, and bids that support high-quality patient-care environments. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in estimating and is eager to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet with team members to review project needs, and provide suggested solutions to address their needs Develop budgetary planning scopes, including coordination with design professionals as needed
- Assemble budgetary pricing to assist with project funding requests for approval
Review construction documents to understand scope, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare estimates for medical facilities including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and clean rooms during conceptual, schematic, and design development phases.
- Perform quantity take-offs using estimating software.
- Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any concerns, or conditions present that could impact the project.
- Identify risks, scope gaps, and omissions.
- Maintain organized estimating documentation.
- Support value engineering efforts.
- Assist in the preparation of bid packages, proposals and presentations.
- Assist in the development of the preconstruction plan, staffing and schedule.
- Familiarity with healthcare building systems, codes, and compliance requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of estimating experience, preferably in medical or healthcare construction.
Compensation and Benefits
Three Rivers Corporation offers a competitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Three Rivers Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve.