Senior Estimator II: Construction Bids & Strategy

Colonial Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Performance Contracting in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Estimator II to handle takeoffs, labor productivity, and bid development for PCI scopes of work.

You will collaborate with project teams, manage subcontractor pricing, and support the estimating group with MS Office and industry tools. A minimum of five years in construction estimating is required; relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to read project schedules to determine sequencing and durations.
• Proficiency with takeoff/estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for outside work.
• Understand market conditions to establish margins.
• Involve in internal bid reviews with supervisors and teams.
• Assist in other duties such as change orders and billings.
• Support estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Performance Contracting in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Estimator II to handle takeoffs, labor productivity, and bid development for PCI scopes of work.

You will collaborate with project teams, manage subcontractor pricing, and support the estimating group with MS Office and industry tools. A minimum of five years in construction estimating is required; relocation assistance is available.