Estimator

North Seattle, WA

Join a local, employee-owned commercial general contractor with a focus on restaurant, retail, winery, healthcare, and automotive projects throughout the Greater Seattle area. They are looking for an Estimator to compile bids and pricing, present to clients, and work closely with the Project Management team on preconstruction and estimating efforts. They focus on smaller TI and ground-up projects ranging from $500K to $10M, with a few larger projects in between.

If you’d like to work with a tight-knit team and have opportunity for growth, then this could be the right role for you!

Estimator Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to address technical concerns.
  
• Reviews plans, monitors budgets, and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
  
• Develops precise project estimates, factoring in labor, materials, equipment, and overhead.
  
• Leads both conceptual and final estimates for design-build, CM and GC projects.
  
• Conducts on-site assessments to identify project requirements and potential challenges.
• Requests and reviews quotes from subcontractors and suppliers for comprehensive coverage.
• Prepares detailed cost reports and works closely with project teams to align estimates with goals.
  
• Keeps up with market trends, materials, and construction methods to enhance estimating accuracy.

Estimator Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
  
• At least 3 years in construction estimating with a proven track record of competitive bids.
  
• Proficient in estimating software and tools.
  
• Strong grasp of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
  
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
  

Company Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with a 3% safe harbor contribution
  
• PTO dependent on years of experience
  

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 (DOE)