Onsite Senior Construction Estimator — Kelso, WA

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with a 4% company match

PTO

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Bell & Associates is recruiting an Estimator or Senior Construction Estimator for an established, privately held general contractor and industrial construction company just north of the Ridgefield, WA area.

This on-site role focuses on developing complete estimates for multi-scope projects, collaborating with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and suppliers through bidding and preconstruction to ensure accurate, competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of general contracting estimating experience, government/federal experience preferred.
• Experience estimating projects across multiple scopes and trades.
• Strong plan, specification, and subcontractor quote review skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam or comparable estimating software

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates from plans, specifications, and scopes of work
• Perform takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
• Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and potential cost impacts
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Support estimate reviews, negotiations, and project handoffs

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Bell & Associates is recruiting an Estimator or Senior Construction Estimator for an established, privately held general contractor and industrial construction company just north of the Ridgefield, WA area.

This on-site role focuses on developing complete estimates for multi-scope projects, collaborating with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and suppliers through bidding and preconstruction to ensure accurate, competitive bids.