Senior Estimator

Flux Resources is seeking a Senior Estimator to join one of our clients as a direct-hire full-time employee. This opportunity is located in Seattle, WA and requires this candidate to work fully onsite.

The Senior Estimator will work within the Estimating Department and report directly to the Estimating Director. They will work closely with the Operations, Purchasing, Scheduling, and BIM/VDC Departments. The Senior Estimator will lead teams in producing large complex project estimates. This position will analyze project design and construction documents to determine the needs of various projects. They will also provide solutions to increase profitability and prepare project cost estimates.

This position will be fully in‑office.

$115,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience and assignment location.

• Setup and maintain job cost reports including budgets, commitments, forecast, yet to buys, contingency and spends.
• Track costs by bid package, field order and specific category of change defined by client.
• Setup and maintain project indicators including graphics.
• Setup and maintain project change, work authorization, and contract modification logs.
• Develop and prepare Preconstruction Status Report including narrative, executive cost reporting, project cost indicators, schedule, and logistics.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors to confirm budgeting.
• Interpret blueprint construction drawings, technical manuals, and quantifying materials required for construction from documents.
• Write and publish meeting minutes, summarizing quantities of materials in an orderly fashion.

• Experience completing estimates for large, complex commercial and industrial projects at all levels of design.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams) and understand working within a computer network.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Understanding of market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level, or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of Estimators.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a dedicated team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• The work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of commercial construction estimating experience preferred.
• Specific experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, water treatment, and/or hi-tech types of projects preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within 18 months preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment more than 50% of the time, with occasional requirements to move about on the job site.
• Must be able to access work being done…