Senior Estimator

Senior 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 a Senior 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!

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• At least 5 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.

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

$130,000 - $175,000+ (DOE)