Estimator - Government Projects

Talent Edge Recruiting; Poulsbo (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

401(k) with company match

PTO Two weeks

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Residential Estimator / Preconstruction Coordinator to lead estimating and preconstruction for residential projects, with some commercial/government support. The role emphasizes ownership of the estimating process and collaboration with ownership to drive growth.

The position offers a flexible, primarily remote work setup with a 4-day workweek, occasional site visits, and a compensation package including salary, bonus, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction estimating and preconstruction coordination.
• Ability to review architectural plans, develop estimates, and coordinate pricing.
• Strong Excel proficiency and familiarity with construction software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage estimating and preconstruction responsibilities independently.

Responsibilities

• Remote position with occasional local site visits, job walks, and meetings in Poulsbo and surrounding areas.
• Review architectural plans and project documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed estimates for residential projects typically valued at $200K–$1M+.
• Coordinate with architects, homeowners, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors during preconstruction.
• Request, collect, and compare pricing to develop accurate budgets.
• Identify material, labor, and subcontractor costs and align estimates with market pricing.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and preconstruction planning.
• Coordinate permits and project documentation for execution.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure smooth handoff from estimating to construction.
• Attend site visits and supplier meetings as needed; support select commercial/government opportunities.

Job description

Location: Poulsbo, WA - MUST live within 50miles

Salary: $80,000-$95,000 + Bonus + Profit sharing

Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote | 1 Day Per Week for Meetings/Site Visits

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM

• Please note: The position offers all typical benefits; however, traditional employer-sponsored health/dental/vision insurance is not provided. A healthcare stipend is available to help offset the cost of obtaining individual health insurance.

Position Overview

A growing construction company is seeking a Residential Estimator / Preconstruction Coordinator to join its team. This position will primarily focus on residential construction projects, including custom home builds and preconstruction planning, while also supporting select commercial and government contracting opportunities.

The ideal candidate has experience reviewing construction plans, preparing estimates, coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing, and helping move projects from initial planning through project handoff. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating and preconstruction process within a growing company, working directly with ownership and playing an important role in future business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a remote position with occasional local site visits, job walks, and meetings throughout the Poulsbo and surrounding areas.
• Review architectural plans, construction drawings, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed estimates for residential construction projects, including custom home builds and projects typically valued at $200K–$1M+.
• Coordinate with architects, homeowners, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors throughout the preconstruction process.
• Request, collect, and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing to develop accurate project budgets.
• Identify material, labor, and subcontractor costs and ensure estimates align with current market pricing.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and preconstruction planning.
• Coordinate permits, project documentation, and other requirements to prepare projects for execution.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure a smooth transition from estimating and preconstruction into construction.
• Attend occasional site visits, supplier meetings, and project walkthroughs.
• Support select commercial and government estimating opportunities as needed, including reviewing bid requirements and preparing proposals.

Qualifications

• Previous residential GC estimating experience for custom home builds and other projects typically valued at $200K–$1M+.
• Experience reviewing construction plans and developing project estimates.
• Background in residential construction, custom home building, or general contracting preferred.
• Experience obtaining and coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Understanding of construction materials, labor costs, project budgets, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage estimating and preconstruction responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction-related software.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• $80,000-$95,000 + Bonus + Profit sharing
• Four-day workweek, Monday–Thursday.
• Primarily remote work with one day per week for meetings and site visits.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 90 days.
• Two weeks of PTO and seven paid holidays.