Senior Estimator

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with a 3% safe harbor contribution

PTO dependent on years of experience

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is looking for a Senior Estimator to join a local, employee-owned commercial general contractor in Seattle. This role involves compiling bids for a range of projects, from $500K to $10M, working closely with the Project Management team on preconstruction efforts.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of estimating experience and a relevant degree. The position offers a strong benefits package including medical insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in construction estimating with a proven track record of competitive bids.
• Strong grasp of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with owners and subcontractors to address technical concerns.
• Reviews plans and monitors budgets for cost-saving opportunities.
• Develops precise project estimates including all relevant factors.

Skills

Construction estimating

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Estimator

North Seattle, WA

Join a local, employee-owned commercial general contractor with a focus on restaurant, retail, winery, healthcare, and automotive projects throughout the Greater Seattle area. They are looking for a Senior Estimator to compile bids and pricing, present to clients, and work closely with the Project Management team on preconstruction and estimating efforts. They focus on smaller TI and ground-up projects ranging from $500K to $10M, with a few larger projects in between.

If you’d like to work with a tight-knit team and have opportunity for growth, then this could be the right role for you!

Senior Estimator Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to address technical concerns.
• Reviews plans, monitors budgets, and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
• Develops precise project estimates, factoring in labor, materials, equipment, and overhead.
• Leads both conceptual and final estimates for design-build, CM and GC projects.
• Conducts on-site assessments to identify project requirements and potential challenges.
• Requests and reviews quotes from subcontractors and suppliers for comprehensive coverage.
• Prepares detailed cost reports and works closely with project teams to align estimates with goals.
• Keeps up with market trends, materials, and construction methods to enhance estimating accuracy.

Senior Estimator Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• At least 5 years in construction estimating with a proven track record of competitive bids.
• Proficient in estimating software and tools.
• Strong grasp of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Company Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with a 3% safe harbor contribution
• PTO dependent on years of experience

Compensation:

$130,000 - $175,000+ (DOE)