Construction Estimator (Tenant Improvement)

Estimator participates in all pre-construction services including: estimating, scheduling, planning, bidding and budgeting of projects.
Ensuring that all bid documents are properly transmitted to subcontractors to solicit bids.
Prepare accurate and detailed take offs.
Maintain a full and current understanding of project drawings and plans.
Analyzing projects on a pre-bid basis for strengths and weaknesses and compile a list of questions for bid walk discussion.
Working with Project Managers to negotiate new work with established clients.
Perform estimating with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
Estimator must have excellent communication skills, be responsible for developing and maintaining industry relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
Evaluating subcontractor proposals, verifying scope of work and pricing within establishes parameters.
Ensure that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project.
Maintain and grow the subcontractor database.
Attend meetings with potential clients and participate in site visits to ensure a complete understanding of the project.

Bachelor Degree in CM, Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of estimating experience
Must have previous estimating experience with commercial construction projects in Office Building, Medical, Retail, Banks, Restaurants etc
Must have experience in Tenant Improvement projects
Must have Seattle WA market experience
Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, have strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills to ensure all established deadlines are achieved
Candidates will be proficient with computers and must be familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Project, BidMail, and Sage Timberline experience is a plus.