SENIOR ESTIMATOR
Deacon Construction, LLC•Seattle, WA
•$120,000 - $190,000•Onsite
About The Position
Deacon Construction is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Washington office. This role will lead estimating efforts for a variety of projects including commercial, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, senior living, and tenant improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a strategic mindset, leadership abilities, and the capacity to mentor others while ensuring the quality and completeness of estimates. The company emphasizes building connections, opportunities, and lasting partnerships within communities.
Requirements
- 8 or more years of commercial construction estimating experience, with a track record of leading estimates independently.
- Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, cost estimating, and bid processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project.
- Experience with On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, SmartBid, or similar estimating or bid management software.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to build trust across teams.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead full cycle estimating on construction projects, from conceptual budgets through final bid submission, across commercial, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, senior living, and tenant improvement markets.
- Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and scope breakdowns across all trades and divisions of work.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor bids, building strong relationships with trade partners.
- Partner with preconstruction, project management, and operations teams to align estimates with project scope, schedule, and risk.
- Prepare and present estimates, proposals, and bid packages to clients and internal leadership.
- Track market pricing trends and maintain accurate historical cost data to inform future estimates.
- Mentor and support less experienced estimators on the team.
- Participate in bid strategy discussions and contribute to go or no go decisions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership training
- Sick time
- Vacation
- Performance based incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
