Senior Estimator: Commercial Construction and TI’s (Multi-Family)

Seattle, WA

Join a forward-thinking local construction company committed to growth and excellence. They want to add a Senior Commercial Estimator to work with clients and oversee the design and bid process for new commercial projects throughout the greater Seattle area.

As the Sr Estimator, you will work to develop, coordinate, and supervise cross-functional teams to support design/build and design/assist construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of commercial construction, with a focus on large-scale multi-family tenant improvements, renovations, and CapEx projects in $100k-$1M range. 

Estimator Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction to completion.
  
• Ensure organized preconstruction process: resolve open items, maintain schedule, review budget, align with team goals.
  
• Present preconstruction phases, addressing challenges with solutions.
  
• Assist with various project types and delivery methods, including plans, specifications, design assist, and design-build.
  
• Establish conceptual and schematic budgets.
  
• Develop and track project budget control logs during the design phase.
  
• Create and maintain an estimating database.
  
• Provide initial estimates and guidelines on future development projects.
  
• Ability to strategically align the timing of large commodity-driven subcontractors or materials buyouts through constant monitoring and tracking of commodity markets.
  
• Develop complete, accurate, and timely detailed estimates representing construction costs and associated general conditions, with required overhead and profit for each project.
  
• Perform quantitative take-offs for plan/spec and design-build projects.
  
• Analyze the contract terms and project specifications to determine the best approach to structure the estimate details to support the identified unique project requirements and costs.
  
• Assist with maintaining and reviewing cost analysis data for each project completed.
  

Estimator Qualifications:

• 5+ years of estimating experience
  
• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering, or equivalent Certificate.
  
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to manage several projects concurrently.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office--Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Bluebeam
  
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, etc.
  
• Knowledgeable of construction methods.
  
• Able to accurately do take-offs, verify quantities, etc.
  
• Strong knowledge of Office suite programs, especially Excel.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at a time.
  
• Experience with Procore and Sage 100 is preferred.
  
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  
• Detail-oriented and able to visualize and navigate three-dimensional virtual environments.
  
• Tech savvy, able to collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  

Benefits / Appreciation:

• Vehicle allowance
  
• Encourage work-life balance with 10+ paid holidays and generous time off.
  
• 401k Safe Harbor plan.
• 100% employer-pa medical/dental/vision insurance for employees.
  

Compensation: $125,000-$145,000+ (DOE) + profit sharing.