Estimator

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BNBuilders in Seattle is seeking a Construction Estimator with 5–7 years of experience to develop detailed cost estimates for self-perform and subcontracted work. You will review with senior team members, prepare preliminary estimates in preconstruction, and assist in scheduling and logistics planning.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction field.
• 5–7 years of experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, estimating software, and scheduling software.
• Detail-oriented with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Has key knowledge of unit costs and factors affecting pricing.
• Prepare Site Management (GCs) and Temporary Site Services (GRs) estimates and review with Senior member of the project team or direct manager.
• Develop accurate detailed estimates, including self-perform work, independently.
• Understand crew development to ensure adequate hours and dollars incorporated into the project estimate.
• Prepare preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitor design development cost trends to detect overruns.
• Participate in the preparation of construction schedule for estimating purposes; request and discuss staffing requirements, and logistics plan with Project Manager.
• Perform constructability reviews with owner and architect.
• Participate in the value engineering process as a solution provider by developing, presenting, and monitoring budget options log.
• Effectively negotiate for win-win outcomes.
• Actively participate in presentation, interview & proposal preparation
• Assist in presentation of packages and daily discussions with Project Executive of team during preconstruction phases.
• Prepare detailed quantity surveys and conceptual cost estimates from the early conceptual phase through construction documents, including preparing variance summaries between estimates.
• Understand the subcontracting process, prepare detailed bid package estimates per trade, and develop written bid packages.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication

Independent worker and team player

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Timberline or estimating software

Primavera or scheduling software

Job description

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans - a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.


• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.


• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.


• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.


• 9 paid holidays each year.


• Paid parental leave.


• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager's assessment of your performance.


• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.


• We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It's 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).


• Vehicle/Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Internal

• Has key knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors which affect both self-performed and subcontractor pricing.


• Prepare Site Management (GCs) and Temporary Site Services (GRs) estimates and review with Senior member of the project team or direct manager.


• Develop accurate detailed estimates, including self-perform work, independently.


• Understanding of crew development to insure there are adequate hours and dollars incorporated into the project estimate.


• Prepare preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.


• Participate in the preparation of construction schedule for estimating purposes; request and discuss staffing requirements, and logistics plan with Project Manager.

Owner / Architect

• Perform constructability reviews with owner and architect.


• Participate in the value engineering process as a solution provider by developing, presenting, and monitoring budget options log.


• Effectively negotiate for win-win outcomes.


• Actively participate in presentation, interview & proposal preparation


• Assist in presentation of packages and daily discussions with Project Executive of team during preconstruction phases.


• Prepare detailed quantity surveys and conceptual cost estimates from the early conceptual phase through construction documents, including preparing variance summaries between estimates.

Subcontractor

• Understand the subcontracting process, prepare detailed bid package estimates per trade, and develop written bid packages.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree within the construction field.


• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience.


• Excellent listening and communication skills.


• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (Timberline or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).


• Careful attention to detail and resourcefulness in acquiring project specific information.


• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks under differing deadlines.


• Able to work flexible hours as needed or required by project or proposal deadlines.