Estimator II

Ryan Companies US Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 106,600 - 133,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc is seeking an Estimator II to join our team in Seattle. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management and at least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry.

The Estimator II will work with project managers for timely estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and select subcontractors based on project needs. Strong communication skills and proficiency with estimation tools are essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Strong level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Working knowledge of various construction and estimation tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with preconstruction and project managers for accurate estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting.

Skills

Knowledge of construction means and methods

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II

Ability to perform quantity take-offs

Experience with DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

2-year associate degree in Construction Project Management

Tools

DESTINI Estimator

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an Estimator II to join our team in Seattle. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management (or a 2-year associate degree in Construction Project Management) and at least five years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with preconstruction managers, project managers, and other estimators to develop accurate and timely conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Perform quantity take‑offs of all construction systems.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bidding events.
• Ensure alignment of scope, schedule and budget throughout the design evolution.
• Scope, select and recommend subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.
• Create and monitor project estimate updates as the project scope evolves and refines.
• Actively participate in subcontractor outreach and engagement to promote positive working relationships.
• Champion data integrity through consistent archiving of estimates and tracking historic costs.
• Support the development, architecture and construction teams with preconstruction expertise, including cost validation, value design, schedule input, procurement lead times and project pursuit assistance.
• Embrace new and existing tools created to support preconstruction activities and execution.
• Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by project managers and other estimators.
• Assist and mentor new estimators, project managers and preconstruction engineers.
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets, capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types and procurement methods.
• Understanding of design management and its impact on budget.
• Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Ability to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take‑offs and summarize data for comparison and evaluation.
• Working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, JOIN, BuildingConnected and Bluebeam.
• Strong communication skills, proactive and customer‑focused.
• High level of professionalism, honesty and integrity.
• At least six years of successful estimating and construction experience in a design‑build environment (aligned with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry).

Compensation

Salary range: $106,600 – $133,300 per year. Annual base salary may vary within the anticipated range based on location and selected candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please see our policy. If we can help accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.