Assistant Estimator

Walsh Construction Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Annual bonus based on performance

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Walsh Construction Company is seeking an Assistant Estimator for their Seattle, Washington office. In this role, you will assist in preparing pre-project plans and executing estimates. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a related field, along with strong organizational and computer skills. The salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 annually and includes benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Field experience or experience estimating self-performed work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setting up bid systems for new and returning projects.
• Performing quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects.
• Participating in developing accurate and complete contract estimates.

Skills

Self-motivated

Highly organized

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Communication and people skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Estimating programs

Job description

At Walsh Construction Co., we are more than just builders—we are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to shaping the communities where we live and work. Our diverse and driven workforce takes pride in delivering high-quality projects that make a lasting impact.

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Estimator to join our Seattle, Washington regional office. In this role, you will be collaborating with the Estimating Team and Project Teams to deliver high-quality pre‑project plans. You’ll be assisting in the execution of conceptual, preliminary, and final estimates.

Responsibilities

• Setting up bid systems for new and returning projects
• Managing and updating the bid solicitation database
• Performing quantity take‑offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects
• Soliciting and developing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Pricing subcontractor, supplier, and self‑performed scopes of work
• Participating in developing accurate, detailed and complete conceptual, preliminary and contract estimates
• Assisting in bid strategy and estimate presentation
• Identifying constructability issues through estimating process
• Tracking and documenting historical data for future estimating process
• Training under the guidance of the Estimating Team to expand role and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated, self‑starter, able to manage time effectively
• Ability to work with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors, and Suppliers
• Highly organized, efficient, detail‑oriented and accurate
• Possesses communication and people skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Project, Outlook, Word) and estimating programs
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a related field
• Basic working knowledge of wood‑frame and concrete multi‑family and commercial construction across all disciplines and phases
• Field experience or experience estimating self‑performed or direct work—this is preferred but not required

Salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 annually.

Benefits include: Health, vision and dental; annual bonus based on company and individual performance; basic life and AD&D insurance (employer paid); disability insurance (employer paid); wellness benefits; paid time off; 8 paid holidays; employee assistance program (employer paid); mass transit program; fraud resolution and identity theft services; 401(k) plan with employer match; tuition reimbursement program.

Walsh Construction Co. values our diverse communities and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Walsh recruits, hires, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veterans' status, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status unrelated to a particular job's requirements or an individual's performance and qualifications.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 503‑222‑4375.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.