Senior Estimator

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. The company is growing, has a strong backlog, and completes complex projects for government and private-sector clients throughout the country.

The Opportunity

This person will develop complete estimates for general contracting projects involving multiple scopes and trades. You will work closely with project managers, operations teams, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the bidding and preconstruction process.

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

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
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Federal, military, state, or local government project experience is highly preferred
• Ability to work primarily onsite in Kelso

Compensation and Benefits

• $100,000 to $150,000+
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• PTO
• Cell phone reimbursement

This is a confidential search managed by Bell & Associates. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for additional information about the company and opportunity.