SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Deacon Construction, LLC•Portland, OR

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Estimator At Deacon, we believe in building more than projects, we build connections, opportunities, and lasting partnerships within our communities. We're looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Portland team and lead estimating efforts for projects across a wide range of markets, including commercial, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, senior living, and tenant improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leadership, collaboration, and accuracy. The right person will bring strong technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to mentor and guide others while maintaining accountability for the quality and completeness of each estimate. WHO WE ARE Deacon is a leading general contractor with offices across the West Coast, including Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Sacramento, CA, and Boise, ID. For over 45 years, we've built projects of every type, from mixed use developments and multifamily housing to retail centers, healthcare facilities, and public works, while maintaining strong partnerships with our clients, subcontractors, and communities. A culture built on honesty, teamwork, and accountability where people genuinely care about each other and celebrate success together. Opportunities to work on diverse, meaningful projects that make a lasting impact in the communities where we build. WHY JOIN DEACON? People first culture with mentorship, training, and real opportunities for advancement. Meaningful work leading estimates for a growing portfolio of commercial construction projects across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Stability and growth, privately held, financially strong, and expanding for over 45 years. The Deacon Charitable Foundation provides opportunities for employees to give back both within Deacon and throughout our local communities. Our Women's Resource Group supports and empowers women in construction through mentorship, networking, and professional development. A team that works hard and takes care of each other. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Estimator based in our Portland office, you will lead cost estimating for construction projects from early conceptual budgeting through final competitive bid. You will work closely with preconstruction, project management, and operations teams to develop accurate, well supported estimates, manage subcontractor buyout and bid solicitation, and help shape winning proposals for clients across the region. This is a role for someone who is detail oriented, comfortable owning a bid from start to finish, and confident representing Deacon's numbers to clients and leadership alike.

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.