Commercial Construction Estimator
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction
Job Title: Commercial Construction Estimator
Job Salary: $80,000-$110,000
DOE
Location: Spokane, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Leadwith Purpose.Buildwith Pride.
Thriveat Baker Construction :
At Baker Construction & Development, we’ve been creating environments for our clients’ success since 1951. As a locally owned, values-driven leader in commercial construction, we’re proud to offer a world-class culture that prioritizes relationships, personal growth, and work/life balance. Our team is our greatest asset, and we invest in people for the long run.
We’re currently looking for an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to join our team in Spokane, WA! This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in construction.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of proven experience in commercial construction estimating, preconstruction, project engineering, or project management, with experience pricing ground-up and tenant improvement projects in sectors such as healthcare, financial, retail, dental, hospitality, industrial, education, and/or multi-family.
Why Jointhe Baker Team :- Culture of Excellence:
We work hard, support each other, and celebrate wins together. - Named Best Construction Company to work for by the Journal of Business based on employee satisfaction.
- Associated Builders and Contractors National Top Performer 2025 (Quality and Safety).
- Spokane Valley Chamber–Commerce Business of the Year.
- Best Commercial Construction Company – Coeur d’Alene B2B Awards – 8 years running!
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Profit sharing opportunities
- Performance-based bonus system
You will be responsible for supporting and leading the successful preconstruction and estimating efforts for multiple commercial construction projects, ensuring complete, accurate, and competitive pricing while helping position Baker Construction for continued growth and success.
This includes:
- Performing quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications for all project scopes.
- Preparing conceptual, schematic, design-development, negotiated, and hard bid estimates.
- Soliciting bids from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Developing and managing bid lists to ensure complete market coverage.
- Reviewing, leveling, and analyzing subcontractor proposals for scope gaps, exclusions, and competitiveness.
- Preparing estimate summaries, bid tabs, and pricing comparisons.
- Assisting with value engineering and cost-saving alternatives.
- Managing bid documents, addenda, specifications, and drawing revisions.
- Creating and tracking RFIs during the bidding process.
- Supporting negotiated project budgeting, GMP development, and conceptual pricing.
- Coordinating project handoff to operations teams upon award.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.
- Participating in preconstruction meetings, client presentations, and internal planning sessions.
- Contributing to our collaborative culture by participating in team initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and company growth efforts.
For:
- Proven success as an Estimator, Project Engineer, Project Manager, or similar role with a commercial general contractor.
- A strong cultural fit who embraces teamwork, builds trust, engages in healthy conflict, and is committed to collective success.
- Experience estimating a range of project types including healthcare, financial, retail, dental, hospitality, industrial, aerospace, government, education, and multi-family.
- Strong understanding of construction methods such as wood frame, steel, masonry, tilt-wall, post-tension, pre-engineered metal buildings, and tenant improvement systems.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documents.
- Experience with development of project schedules.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Project, and…
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