Design-Build Commercial Estimator: From 3D Models to Budgets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Seven paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

I-5 Design Build in Lacey, WA seeks a Commercial Construction Estimator - Design-Build for full-time, in-office. You will develop estimates for design-build projects, review SketchUp models, perform quantity takeoffs, and enter data in ProEst.

Candidates bring practical experience in commercial construction estimating, strong reading of drawings, and ability to manage multiple estimates; ProEst/Bluebeam/Procore familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction estimating, architecture, design, or related field.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, specifications, renderings, and construction details.
• Proficiency with SketchUp and navigating 3D models for scope review.
• Experience performing takeoffs or developing construction budgets.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with evolving designs and changing priorities.

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 consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with designers, architects, project managers, fabricators, and field personnel.
• Prepare clear estimate summaries and project-turnover information.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Reading architectural drawings

Analytical thinking

Multi-estimate management

Collaboration & communication

Tools

SketchUp

ProEst

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

I-5 Design Build in Lacey, WA seeks a Commercial Construction Estimator - Design-Build for full-time, in-office. You will develop estimates for design-build projects, review SketchUp models, perform quantity takeoffs, and enter data in ProEst.

Candidates bring practical experience in commercial construction estimating, strong reading of drawings, and ability to manage multiple estimates; ProEst/Bluebeam/Procore familiarity a plus.