Chief Estimator

Absher Construction•Puyallup, WA

10d•$175,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Chief Estimator at Absher, you’ll lead our estimating team and help shape how we pursue and price work across the company. You’ll oversee estimating strategy and execution across hard bid, negotiated, and GC/CM projects while ensuring our estimates are accurate, competitive, and grounded in current market conditions. This is a player-coach leadership role for someone who brings deep estimating expertise, strong industry relationships, and a passion for developing people. You’ll work closely with Preconstruction, Operations, Business Development, and field teams to make informed decisions early and set projects up for successful execution.

Requirements

10+ years of estimating and/or preconstruction experience in the commercial construction industry
Experience leading and developing estimating professionals
Strong technical 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
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
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