Junior Cost Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-based cost consulting firm seeks a Junior Cost Estimator to join their team in Seattle. This role offers the chance to work on civic and public sector projects while collaborating in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and proficiency in Excel and Bluebeam.

Benefits

100% paid medical benefits for employee

Unlimited PTO + 2 weeks off at the end of the year

Flexible work arrangements

401K Safe Harbor Plan

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally in construction management.
• Exposure to civic or public sector projects is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of conceptual and detailed construction cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and support creation of cost assessments.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure clear and defensible estimates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Equivalent hands-on industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Junior Cost Estimator

Remote, WA

A local leader in design-based cost consulting and project management is seeking a Junior Cost Estimator to join their growing team. With over a decade of steady growth, this firm focuses on delivering high-quality cost insights for civic, government, and public sector projects including parks, schools, and hospitals.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career estimator to work with experienced professionals and grow in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

Junior Cost Estimator Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of conceptual and detailed construction cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and support the creation of cost assessments.
• Help document the basis of estimates using input from clients, designers, and engineers.
• Conduct basic research on market trends and pricing for labor and materials.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure estimates are clear, defensible, and well-structured.
• Participate in meetings and coordinate across project teams.

Junior Cost Estimator Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally in construction management and/or engineering
• Exposure to projects in the civic, public, or infrastructure sectors is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam (or similar takeoff software).
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and solid communication skills.

Benefits and Compensation:

• 100% paid medical benefits for employee
• Unlimited PTO + 2 weeks off at the end of the year!
• Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance and opportunities to work in desirable locations
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan

Compensation:$75K - $90K (DOE) base salary