Healthcare Construction Estimator

SUMMARY

Ajax Building Company part of STO Building Group is seeking a skilled Estimator to develop accurate detailed cost estimates for complex healthcare construction projects including occupied hospital renovations medical office buildings surgical centers critical care environments and new healthcare facilities. This is a highly technical role focused on developing comprehensive estimates from drawings specifications and project information while understanding the unique challenges of healthcare construction.

As an Estimator you will partner closely with Preconstruction Operations and project teams to identify project risks evaluate constructability and develop cost models that support successful project execution. This role requires an understanding of healthcare construction including phased renovations infection prevention requirements utility shutdowns regulatory compliance and maintaining uninterrupted hospital operations throughout construction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop accurate detailed cost estimates for healthcare construction projects including occupied hospital renovations medical office buildings surgical centers and new healthcare facilities.
• Review drawings specifications and project information to develop complete bottom-up estimates for all phases of healthcare construction.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates utilizing project documents historical cost data and company estimating standards.
• Evaluate project phasing logistics Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) temporary facilities utility shutdowns and other healthcare-specific construction requirements during estimate development.
• Analyze historical cost information and incorporate market trends escalation productivity and lessons learned into project estimates.
• Validate estimate completeness and accuracy based on project scope healthcare regulations owner requirements and design documentation.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction Operations Project Management and field leadership to clarify scope sequencing constructability and pricing assumptions.
• Review healthcare-specific specifications AHCA requirements owner standards and project logistics to identify cost impacts and project risks.
• Prepare conceptual schematic design development GMP and hard bid estimates throughout the preconstruction process.
• Develop value engineering options and cost-saving recommendations while maintaining project quality regulatory compliance and healthcare operational requirements.
• Support estimate updates revisions alternates cost comparisons and scope reconciliation throughout the design and preconstruction process.
• Assist with project cost tracking estimate reconciliation and lessons learned on awarded healthcare projects.
• Perform additional assignments to support the estimating and preconstruction teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience and technical training).
• 36 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Healthcare estimating experience strongly preferred including hospitals medical office buildings surgical centers or comparable healthcare facilities.
• Experience estimating occupied healthcare renovations preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods materials sequencing and cost drivers.
• Ability to interpret architectural structural civil and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of AHCA regulations Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) phased construction and healthcare regulatory requirements preferred.
• Experience developing detailed bottom-up estimates for technically complex projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff (or similar) Bluebeam Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
• Preferred experience with DESTINI Estimator (or similar estimating software) EarthWorks and other preconstruction technologies.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to develop accurate detailed estimates from drawings specifications and cost data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced preconstruction environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Preconstruction Operations and Project Management teams.

• Ability to proactively identify project risks constructability challenges and opportunities for value engineering.

ABOUT AJAX

Founded in 1958 Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare K12 higher education justice municipal mission critical and other institutional marketsgiving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.

At Ajax youll find a collaborative team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Groups $15B global platform. As we continue to grow our employees take on meaningful responsibility gain exposure to diverse and challenging work and have clear paths for career advancement.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Life & AD&D Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Short-term Disability insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Home & Auto Insurance Family Support Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation Paid time off Time Away Benefits Paid Holidays Group Legal Employee Stock Purchase Plan Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT:

The STO Building Group family of companiesStructure Tone Structure Tone SouthwestPavariniConstruction LF Driscoll Govan Brown Ajax Building Company BCCI Construction Layton Construction Abbott Construction and RC Andersenincludes over 4000 employeeslocatedin offices throughout the US Canada UK and Ireland. Weprovidea complete range of construction services from site selection analysis design constructabilityreviewand aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs new building construction and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine execute and realize their vision at.

We are an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.