Date Posted: 4/21/2026
City, State: Seattle, WA
Salary (USD): $78,000
Description
Estimators support the senior and lead estimators in the development of subcontracting costs and estimates by doing trade partner outreach, quantitative take offs, document organization and research. They develop estimates for Company' self-performed work. Estimators are responsible for the development and monitoring of trade partner scopes of work and self-perform pricing with the architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
Essential Duties:
- Read and understand plans and specifications.
- Prepare a thorough take-off of quantities for scopes of work.
- Review trade partner pricing and prepare a comprehensive evaluation of trade partner proposals, scope risks and opportunities on a proposal summary.
- Able to survey and prepare estimates for self-work scopes such as building specialties, carpentry, millwork and finishes.
- Understand trade partner/supplier relationships to support the ongoing success of company.
- Clearly communicate with trade partners and present risks and scope to company management.
- Demonstrate the ability to be organized and detail oriented.
- Early learning of company formats and procedures.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
The ideal candidate has previous military experience in planning, logistics, procurement, or forecasting. Candidates should be detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable building relationships with partners while communicating professionally across teams. A bachelor's degree is required, along with strong Excel and general computer skills; prior estimating experience is not required, but an understanding of field operations is important. Ideal applicants are eager to learn the construction industry, and open to gaining hands-on field experience before advancing into a full-time estimating role.
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