$130,000–$175,000 Per Year
Bidding, Budget Management, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Market Trend Analysis, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Project Development, Project Estimates, Restaurant, Retail, Site Evaluation, Team Player, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
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!
Senior Estimator Responsibilities:
- 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.
Senior Estimator Qualifications:
- 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.
Company Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with a 3% safe harbor contribution
- PTO dependent on years of experience
Compensation: $130,000 - $175,000+ (DOE)