Senior Estimator - Interior Systems

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.

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: $,600 depending on experience.

• 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).