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Senior Estimator

NW Recruiting Partners
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026 CLOSED ON 7/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at NW Recruiting Partners?

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)

Salary : $130,000 - $175,000

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