Senior Estimator — Diverse Construction Projects & Growth

JPJ Staffing; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Robertson & Olson Construction, Inc. in Camas, WA is seeking an experienced Estimator to support a range of project types including tenant improvements and ground-up builds with site work.

The role requires several years of estimating experience across negotiated, conceptual, and competitive bids and the ability to manage multiple estimates. The ideal candidate will prepare take-offs, develop accurate estimates, and communicate with architects, owners and subcontractors to clarify scope.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on estimating experience.
• Experience with commercial building types.
• Ability to independently produce conceptual estimates.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, BlueBeam, and take-off software.
• CAD and Revit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, ensuring all items incorporated in the assigned scopes and priced accurately.
• Perform analyses to identify design and constructability issues.
• Develop and define accurate and concise estimates with clarifications and assumptions.
• Develop conceptual estimates with little information or narrative.
• Communicate with architects, owners and consultants to clarify scope of work.
• Direct, coordinate and provide information and documents to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and clients to gain respect and confidence.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for completeness in required scope of work.
• Keep current with the latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Demonstrate basic conceptual estimating skills by interpreting data.
• Supply Value Engineering recommendations when required.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

BlueBeam

On-Screen Take-Off

CAD

Revit

SmartBid

Job description

Robertson & Olson Construction, Inc. in Camas, WA is seeking an experienced Estimator to support a range of project types including tenant improvements and ground-up builds with site work.

The role requires several years of estimating experience across negotiated, conceptual, and competitive bids and the ability to manage multiple estimates. The ideal candidate will prepare take-offs, develop accurate estimates, and communicate with architects, owners and subcontractors to clarify scope.