Senior Estimator

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Sellen's Senior Estimator leads construction cost estimating during the preconstruction and construction phases of a project. The Senior Estimator will lead target value delivery, including target cost model development, benchmarking studies, target cost model validation, project working team leadership, and real-time cost status summary management throughout the preconstruction phase.

The successful Senior Estimator will develop durable target cost models, maintain constant budget transparency across project OAC teams, lead budget - scope alignment with project Owner & Design teams, & eliminate waste associated with budget over-runs and recovery VE.

The Senior Estimator will attend regular design meetings, track and communicate cost drivers and cost change during the design development stages, including providing technical and analytical estimating support to preconstruction, construction, and design teams. The Senior Estimator is responsible for all aspects of estimate development.

• The position is located in South Lake Union full-time.

Your Qualifications

• 10 years' of directly applicable work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, or Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• 5 years' management experience.

Knowledge

• Deep knowledge and expertise evaluating and estimating construction projects.
• Proficiency with Windows and the full MS Office suite.
• Strong computer skills including well-developed expertise with estimating and takeoff software (i.e., Timberline, OST, Assemble Software, Bluebeam, Revit).
• Strong understanding of construction processes, means and methods.
• Familiarity with model-based estimating is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills; communicates effectively (both verbally and in writing) with new and diverse groups of people.
• Self motivated and resourceful.
• Exceptional organization, problem-solving skills and time management skills.

Abilities

• Understand construction documents and how they are read and interpreted.
• Ability to provide a complete estimate during all phases of the design process.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in construction processes, means, and methods to construction estimating.

The full salary range for this position is $147,000 to $187,000. New hires typically start between $147,000 and $173,000, depending on direct professional experience and qualifications. The bonus target for this role is 7.5% of annual base earnings. Learn more about Sellen's Fair Pay Workplace certification, our bonus plan, and other rewards and benefit programs here.

About Sellen

Sellen's purpose is to improve the lives of those around us - as builders, partners and neighbors. Our goal is to hire the best talent and develop the strongest project teams in the industry. If you bring strong skills, thrive in a project environment, and enjoy team spirit and collaboration, please introduce yourself.

Our Benefits

At Sellen, we provide our team members with an environment that promises safety, stability, and values mental health. Competitive benefits including 401(k) with up to 9.5% employer contribution, health insurance, health savings contributions, tuition benefits, and more. Sellen is the first general contractor in the country to receive the Fair Pay Workplace Certification, which ensures we are paying our people equitable across gender and race.

Our Culture & Reputation

Doing things the "Sellen Way" means being good at our craft, doing what's right, and caring for one another. As a local, employee-owned company, based in the Pacific Northwest for 80 years, we live, work and raise our families here, and Sellen is committed to actively supporting our community and our people.

Our DEI Commitment

We recognize the impact Sellen can make in creating a more diverse A/E/C industry. We envision a diverse workforce where people of color, women, LGBTQIA , and other underrepresented and historically underestimated populations are reflected at all levels.

Sellen is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.