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Jr. Estimator – Structural Steel
Location: Lakewood, WA (In-Office)
Industry: Structural Steel Construction
Base Salary: $70,000–$85,000, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
A well-established structural steel contractor is seeking a Jr. Estimator to support ongoing and upcoming projects out of its Lakewood, WA office. This role is part of a planned transition due to an upcoming retirement and offers long-term stability within a collaborative estimating team.
The Role
The Jr. Estimator will prepare accurate, detail-driven estimates for structural steel scopes, working closely with company leadership throughout the bid and review process. Training will be provided under the current estimator, but hands-on structural steel knowledge and basic project management experience are required.
What We’re Looking For
- Structural steel experience (required)
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Background in steel installation, fabrication, or structural estimating
- Practical understanding of how steel projects are built
- Comfortable working in a primarily office-based environment
Field experience is strongly valued, though experienced structural estimators without field backgrounds will also be considered.
Work Environment
- 95% in-office role based in Lakewood, WA
- No remote or hybrid option
- Occasional job walks as needed
- Travel required (approximately 40–50%), including Arizona and other U.S. locations
- Company-provided housing during travel, as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $70,000–$85,000, depending on experience
- Vacation: 2 weeks
- Sick Time: 52 hours annually
- Holidays: 8 union holidays (Nevada projects)
- Medical / Dental / Vision: 100% company-paid
- $250 personal deductible
- $500 family deductible
- Retirement: SEP plan with 6% company contribution
- Bonus: Annual bonus if the division is profitable
- Equipment & Expenses:
- Company laptop
- Gas card
- Cell phone reimbursement ($45/month)
- Housing assistance provided as needed, including housing across the U.S. for travel assignments
Interview Process
The interview process includes a virtual interview followed by a short estimating exercise to confirm plan comprehension and estimating fundamentals.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on structural steel experience?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000