Lead Estimator & Estimating Team Leader

Absher Construction Company; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical for employees

Generous PTO

401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits

Job summary

Absher Construction Company seeks a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team across hard bid, negotiated, and GC/CM projects. You will shape pricing strategy, ensure accuracy, and align estimates with market conditions while collaborating with Preconstruction, Operations, Business Development, and field teams.

This player‑coach role rewards deep estimating expertise, strong relationships in the contractor community, and a passion for developing people who drive competitive bids and successful

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating and/or preconstruction experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience leading and developing estimating professionals.
• Strong technical knowledge of conceptual and detailed estimating, pricing, scope development, and cost analysis.
• Experience with multiple delivery methods including negotiated, GC/CM, and hard bid.
• Established relationships and credibility within the construction and subcontractor community.
• Strong understanding of construction markets, labor and material costs, and competitive bid environments.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with estimating technology and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Absher’s estimating team while establishing clear expectations for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Oversee estimating efforts across multiple pursuits, assigning resources and managing priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Lead detailed pricing, estimate reviews, bid strategy, risk evaluation, and final bid‑day execution.
• Evaluate project opportunities and provide estimating insight into bid feasibility, market conditions, labor and material costs, and project risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors to support competitive, reliable bid coverage.
• Ensure estimating standards, tools, software, and processes are consistently applied and continuously improved.
• Partner with Preconstruction, Operations, and field teams to communicate estimating assumptions, cost strategies, and project risks through a strong handoff process.
• Support preconstruction services, client presentations, proposals, and business development pursuits.
• Stay connected to active projects and use lessons learned and field feedback to strengthen future estimates.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction collaboration

Detailed estimating

Pricing strategy

Subcontractor relationships

Market awareness

Client presentations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Absher Construction Company seeks a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team across hard bid, negotiated, and GC/CM projects. You will shape pricing strategy, ensure accuracy, and align estimates with market conditions while collaborating with Preconstruction, Operations, Business Development, and field teams.

This player‑coach role rewards deep estimating expertise, strong relationships in the contractor community, and a passion for developing people who drive competitive bids and successful