Construction Estimator

Are you an experienced Residential Construction Estimator seeking a company that prioritizes its employees' growth? Are you on the lookout for a cohesive team that values collaboration and excellence? Are you a decisive leader with a penchant for meeting deadlines and fostering team achievements? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our Estimators relish perks, including remote work options, a competitive hourly or base salary, 401k matching, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive health benefits, and much more. Join us in shaping the future of residential remodeling!

Better Builders stands tall as a revered and award-winning residential Design/Build company nestled in the vibrant West Seattle neighborhood. Our roots run deep in the community, and our journey is one marked by unwavering success. We're not just a team; we're a family—a close-knit ensemble bound by authenticity, support, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Each member of our team brings a unique blend of talent and skill to the table, fostering an environment that thrives on collaboration and innovation.

At Better Builders, our core values—Honesty, Process, Collaboration, and Communication—are not just words; they're the guiding pillars that shape every decision we make.

Are you curious to learn more about our story? Discover why we're more than just a construction company—we're a community dedicated to building better futures.

Our Estimator holds the crucial responsibility of formulating comprehensive cost assessments for residential remodeling and new construction projects. These assessments encompass all internal expenses related to labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, serving as vital references for both project managers and construction crews.

An indispensable skill for this role is the ability to interpret and analyze schematic plans and drawings effectively. Our Estimator must adeptly identify information, elements, or details not explicitly depicted in the design, yet imperative for budgetary inclusion and development.

Additionally, our Estimator develops Scopes of Work (SOW) which serve as a foundational document outlining the specific tasks, responsibilities and deliverables associated with each project.

Our Ideal Candidate partners extensively with designers, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, construction crew and administrative staff. Directly engaging with the client underscores our Estimator's multifaceted role within Better Builders, as it cultivates interpersonal skills and fosters a collaborative environment essential for project success.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of each project: thoroughly review, analyze, and grasp project plans and design intent.
• Conduct site visits to analyze each job site, gaining insights into construction access planning, staging, and sequencing. Identify and comprehend the site's unique characteristics that may influence production.
• Collaborate with the design and construction team to establish the optimal construction sequencing and methodology, ensuring efficiency and alignment with project goals.

• Complete take-offs.
• Utilize Sage software to build construction budget.
• Analyze plans to identify information, elements, and details that are not shown on the design, but that must be accounted for, developed, and included in the budget.
• Work with Project Developer and Designer to develop and document missing information, elements and details and include these items in the cost.
• Receive, manage, and file written quotes from subcontractors.
• Prepare thorough and detailed written quote requests for vendors. Receive and manage written quotes from vendors for all products and materials on the project.
• Consistently follow up on requested subcontractor or vender bids to ensure the budget is completed before its internal due date.
• Thoroughly review all proposals and quotes received from subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
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