Estimator

AppleOne Employment Services; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Redmond, WA is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to own the preconstruction process, develop accurate budgets, and move residential, commercial, office, and general construction projects from concept to execution.

The role emphasizes estimating accuracy, problem-solving, and strong subcontractor relationships, with collaboration among project managers, architects, engineers, vendors, and leadership to drive profitability and career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating and takeoffs.
• Ability to develop competitive bids and budgets.
• Strong collaboration with project teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, plans, specs to determine scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates.
• Develop bids, budgets, pricing analyses and cost comparisons.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors for pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, clients and leadership to manage risks and costs.
• Maintain estimating records and cost databases; update estimates with design changes.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Budgeting

Subcontractor relations

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

A respected and growing construction organization in Redmond, WA is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an estimator who enjoys taking ownership of the preconstruction process, developing accurate budgets, and helping residential, commercial, office, and general construction projects move from concept to successful execution. The Construction Estimator will join a collaborative team environment where estimating accuracy, problem-solving, and strong subcontractor relationships directly support project success and profitability. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with project managers, architects, engineers, vendors, and leadership in a supportive setting that values teamwork, accountability, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and project documents to evaluate scope and estimating requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overall project costs.
• Develop competitive bids, proposals, budgets, pricing analyses, and cost comparisons for upcoming construction projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain pricing, compare bids, and support accurate project forecasting.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, clients, and leadership to identify project risks, clarify scope, and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain estimating records, historical pricing, templates, and cost databases while updating estimates based on design changes and market conditions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $84,175 to $116,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.