Senior Estimator & Team Leader

Socket.dev; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical premiums

PTO

401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits

Job summary

Absher Construction is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team in Bellevue, WA. You’ll supervise strategy across hard bid, negotiated, and GC/CM projects, ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and grounded in current market conditions.

This player-coach role requires deep estimating expertise, strong industry relationships, and a passion for developing people. You’ll work closely with Preconstruction, Operations, and field teams to make informed decisions early and set

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating and/or preconstruction experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience leading and developing estimating professionals.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual and detailed estimating, pricing, scope development, and cost analysis.
• Experience with multiple delivery methods including negotiated, GC/CM, and hard bid.
• Established relationships and credibility within the construction and subcontractor community.
• Strong understanding of construction markets, labor and material costs, and competitive bid environments.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively with clients, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with estimating technology and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Absher’s estimating team while establishing clear expectations for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Oversee estimating efforts across multiple pursuits, assigning resources and managing priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Lead detailed pricing, estimate reviews, bid strategy, risk evaluation, and final bid-day execution.
• Evaluate project opportunities and provide estimating insight into bid feasibility, market conditions, labor and material costs, and project risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors to support competitive, reliable bid coverage.
• Ensure estimating standards, tools, software, and processes are consistently applied and continuously improved.
• Partner with Preconstruction, Operations, and field teams to communicate estimating assumptions, cost strategies, and project risks through a strong handoff process.
• Support preconstruction services, client presentations, proposals, and business development pursuits.
• Stay connected to active projects and use lessons learned and field feedback to strengthen future estimates.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team development

Pricing & cost analysis

GC/CM experience

Subcontractor relations

Communication skills

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Absher Construction is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating team in Bellevue, WA. You’ll supervise strategy across hard bid, negotiated, and GC/CM projects, ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive, and grounded in current market conditions.

This player-coach role requires deep estimating expertise, strong industry relationships, and a passion for developing people. You’ll work closely with Preconstruction, Operations, and field teams to make informed decisions early and set