Design-Build Commercial Estimator: 3D Models & Budgets

I-5 Design Build; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

I-5 Design Build in Lacey, WA is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator - Design-Build to join our in-office team. You will navigate 3D models, perform quantity takeoffs, and build complete estimates for high-end commercial environments using ProEst while collaborating with designers, architects, and field personnel.

The successful candidate will have practical estimating experience in commercial construction, familiarity with SketchUp, and the ability to translate designs into buildable

Qualifications

• Practical experience in commercial construction through estimating, architecture, design, project engineering, or related role.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction materials, assemblies, labor, and sequencing.
• Ability to navigate 3D models for scope review and takeoffs.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, renderings, and construction details.
• Experience developing construction budgets and takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for commercial design-build renovation and new-construction projects.
• Review SketchUp models, renderings, laser-scan information, layouts, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, fixtures, finishes, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Estimate custom millwork, casework, signage, décor, frameworks, and specialty features.
• Enter, organize, and update estimate information in ProEst.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Identify missing scope, cost risks, assumptions, exclusions, and constructability concerns.
• Develop early budgets and refine them as the design progresses.
• Use historical project data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Collaborate with designers, architects, project managers, fabricators, and field personnel.
• Prepare clear estimate summaries and project-turnover information.

Skills

SketchUp Pro

3D Models

Quantity Takeoffs

ProEst

Collaboration

Budgeting

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Multiple estimates

Communication

Tools

ProEst

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

I-5 Design Build in Lacey, WA is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator - Design-Build to join our in-office team. You will navigate 3D models, perform quantity takeoffs, and build complete estimates for high-end commercial environments using ProEst while collaborating with designers, architects, and field personnel.

The successful candidate will have practical estimating experience in commercial construction, familiarity with SketchUp, and the ability to translate designs into buildable