Playground Install Estimator & Scheduler

Northwest Playground Equipment; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after 90-day Introduct

Professional growth opportunities

On-the-job training

10 paid Holidays

Paid holiday shut down between Xmas &–

Health benefits (medical, dental,视觉)

401k with 4% employer matching

Lifestyle Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

Business casual work attire

Office snacks

Job summary

Northwest Playground Equipment in Issaquah, WA, seeks an Estimator / Scheduler to join the construction team. The role builds install estimates from project scopes and then schedules crews to execute installations, coordinating with the Construction Manager and Coordinators.

You will analyze bids, apply labor and material costs, ensure compliance with prevailing wage rules, and maintain thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating, scheduling, or project coordination.
• Experience estimating installation labor for specialty construction or playgrounds.
• Ability to read site plans, drawings, specifications, and manufacturer installation instructions.
• Experience scheduling crews across multiple projects.
• Strong math skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Washington L&I prevailing wage requirements preferred.
• Experience with estimating or scheduling software; Acumatica a plus.
• Clear, professional communication across teams.
• Valid driver’s license and occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and equipment lists to build install estimates.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and travel costs for installation.
• Apply labor production rates using installation hours and data.
• Account for prevailing wage requirements on public projects.
• Identify scope gaps and assumptions and clarify them before submitting estimates.
• Document inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions in every estimate.
• Deliver estimates within required turnaround times for bids.
• Price changes to install scope for change orders.
• Serve as the pricing and crew scheduling contact across sales and construction teams.
• Coordinate with Construction Coordinators on deliveries and timelines.
• Track installation progress and flag schedule risks.
• Maintain records for payroll and compliance.

Skills

Construction estimating

Crew scheduling

Microsoft Excel

Reading site plans & specs

Prevailing wage knowledge

Acumatica experience

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Acumatica

Estimating software

Job description

Northwest Playground Equipment in Issaquah, WA, seeks an Estimator / Scheduler to join the construction team. The role builds install estimates from project scopes and then schedules crews to execute installations, coordinating with the Construction Manager and Coordinators.

You will analyze bids, apply labor and material costs, ensure compliance with prevailing wage rules, and maintain thorough documentation.