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Kaiser Permanente’s Construction Department has an immediate opening in the Renton, WA for an experienced Construction Estimator. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of general construction experience with an emphasis on medical and institutional construction; analytical problem-solving skills; familiarity with UBC, ADA, Title 24, and state and local regulatory building codes. Must be proficient in computerized construction management systems and spreadsheet applications (MS Excel a must). Proficient in MS Office Suite tools, apps, and services. Must be customer service focused with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $125,000 to $140,000, plus benefits [based on 2,000 hours/year]
Family Healthcare Coverage, Pension, Vacation Pay. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum High school diploma or GED required
- Possess a strong background in cost estimating, such as engineering, construction management or equivalent work experience (internships acceptable)
- General knowledge of construction industry practices, techniques, and standards
- Working knowledge of Master Format CSI Divisions
- Moderate hands-on experience in construction industry
- Progressive experience in estimating for commercial construction sites
- Eager to learn new construction management application (Trimble Unity Construct)
- Be able to follow processes to bid/buyout projects and perform budget transfers to fund the project
- Proficient in plan reading and able to translate details and specifications into practical use estimates using a digital takeoff software and a unit cost database.
- Basic understanding of construction management processes and responsibilities
- Ability to multitask and have good time management skills
- Experience with self-performed work estimating.
- Minimum 3 years estimating experience
- Experience creating job specific work breakdown structure and scope of work, requests for proposals, managing subcontractor pools, job walks, and bid award notifications.
- Ability to analyze and validate change orders for all scopes of work.
- Familiarity with rough order of magnitude or conceptual estimates based on historical project databases.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering
- Associate Degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field
- Experience in construction within healthcare facilities or similar technical facilities
- Hands-on knowledge of seismic retrofits, and/or tenant improvement on commercial construction projects such as office buildings and hospitals
- Equivalent combination of education and experience with Healthcare/Education estimating projects is preferred
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations, critical thinking
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable, but not required
- Familiarity with digital take-off software such as Bluebeam, OST, Plan Grid, and other estimating software
ABILITY TO COMMUTE / RELOCATE
Location: Renton, WA
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
INTRODUCTION
Kaiser Permanente’s Construction Department has an immediate opening in the Renton, WA for an experienced Construction Estimator. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of general construction experience with an emphasis on medical and institutional construction; analytical problem-solving skills; familiarity with UBC, ADA, Title 24, and state and local regulatory building codes. Must be proficient in computerized construction management systems and spreadsheet applications (MS Excel a must). Proficient in MS Office Suite tools, apps, and services. Must be customer service focused with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $125,000 to $140,000, plus benefits [based on 2,000 hours/year]
Family Healthcare Coverage, Pension, Vacation Pay. External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum High school diploma or GED required
- Possess a strong background in cost estimating, such as engineering, construction management or equivalent work experience (internships acceptable)
- General knowledge of construction industry practices, techniques, and standards
- Working knowledge of Master Format CSI Divisions
- Moderate hands-on experience in construction industry
- Progressive experience in estimating for commercial construction sites
- Eager to learn new construction management application (Trimble Unity Construct)
- Be able to follow processes to bid/buyout projects and perform budget transfers to fund the project
- Proficient in plan reading and able to translate details and specifications into practical use estimates using a digital takeoff software and a unit cost database.
- Basic understanding of construction management processes and responsibilities
- Ability to multitask and have good time management skills
- Experience with self-performed work estimating.
- Minimum 3 years estimating experience
- Experience creating job specific work breakdown structure and scope of work, requests for proposals, managing subcontractor pools, job walks, and bid award notifications.
- Ability to analyze and validate change orders for all scopes of work.
- Familiarity with rough order of magnitude or conceptual estimates based on historical project databases.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering
- Associate Degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field
- Experience in construction within healthcare facilities or similar technical facilities
- Hands-on knowledge of seismic retrofits, and/or tenant improvement on commercial construction projects such as office buildings and hospitals
- Equivalent combination of education and experience with Healthcare/Education estimating projects is preferred
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations, critical thinking
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable, but not required
- Familiarity with digital take-off software such as Bluebeam, OST, Plan Grid, and other estimating software
ABILITY TO COMMUTE / RELOCATE
Location: Renton, WA
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Construction Estimator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to construction estimating. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or quantity surveying satisfies this. Architecture or general business degrees may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Construction Estimator roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this specific occupation code, so you're only pursuing companies with documented H-1B sponsorship experience in your field.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for SOC code 13-1051 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I, so confirm this before the LCA is filed, not after.
Prioritize employers enrolled in E-Verify
General contractors and construction firms working on federal projects are often required to use E-Verify, which signals established compliance infrastructure. These employers typically have smoother H-1B onboarding processes than smaller subcontractors filing for the first time.
Document your project cost experience in dollar volumes
H-1B petitions for estimators benefit from concrete evidence of specialty work. Quantify the value of projects you've estimated, the software platforms you've used, and whether your role required cost modeling for complex multi-trade or design-build contracts.
Negotiate your start date around cap-subject filing windows
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you receive an offer in June, you'll either need cap-exempt employer status or a one-year wait. Structure your offer letter to reflect an October 1 employment start date.
H-1B Visa Construction Estimator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Estimator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Construction Estimator qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title, so your employer's offer letter and LCA must clearly articulate the degree requirement and the complexity of the estimating work involved.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Estimators?
General contractors, construction management firms, specialty subcontractors, and engineering consultancies with active federal or large commercial project pipelines are the most consistent sponsors. Migrate Mate lets you filter Construction Estimator listings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have sponsored this role before rather than guessing.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Construction Estimator H-1B petitions?
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 13-1051 in your specific work location. Prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before you negotiate an offer, since the LCA locks in the wage commitment before USCIS sees the petition.
Can a Construction Estimator change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 petition before your first day.
Does construction estimating experience substitute for a degree in H-1B petitions?
USCIS allows three years of specialized experience to substitute for one year of formal education, so 12 years of directly relevant estimating experience can stand in for a four-year degree. Your employer's attorney will need strong evidence, including employer letters, project documentation, and a credentials evaluation, to support an experience-based petition for this occupation.