Junior Estimator

Elements Hospitality•Lynden, WA

10d

About The Position

Elements is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Estimator to join our estimating team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn construction estimating, grow their technical skills, and be part of a collaborative and supportive environment. Elements was created to provide renovation services in live, occupied hospitality environments. Since our beginnings with local timeshare projects in the early 2000s, we have grown methodically into a national hospitality renovation firm serving hotels, timeshares, and senior living communities. Our work is relationship-driven, detail-focused, and built on trust, both with our clients and within our teams. As a Junior Estimator, you will work closely with Senior Estimators and the Director of Estimating, supporting the full estimating process from project review to bid preparation and project handoff. You will be given hands-on exposure, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop at a steady pace while contributing meaningful work to the team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year of experience in construction estimating or a related internship, coursework, or field experience
Ability (or willingness to learn) to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Strong attention to detail and basic math skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Interest in estimating software and construction technology
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Willingness to ask questions, learn from others, and take feedback
Ability to work respectfully with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams

Nice To Haves

Degree or coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Exposure to hospitality, renovation, or occupied-environment projects
Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, MS Project, or estimating software
Interest in learning value engineering and cost-planning concepts

Responsibilities

Support senior estimators in preparing accurate and timely bids
Review drawings, plans, and specifications to understand project scope
Perform quantity takeoffs and help build detailed cost breakdowns
Assist with preliminary budgets and early-stage estimates
Gather, organize, and log subcontractor and vendor proposals
Help review subcontractor and vendor bids for completeness and compliance
Maintain organized estimating files, job folders, and documentation
Participate in job walks and assist with collecting project information
Attend weekly estimating meetings and provide progress updates
Collaborate with team members to clarify scope, questions, and assumptions
Support project handoff when estimates are awarded
Assist with collecting and organizing cost data for labor, materials, and equipment