Estimator - Civil Construction
Burlington, WA
Full Time
Estimating
Experienced
Estimator
$120,000 – $160,000 | Flexible Work Schedule | Home Every NightInterwest Construction, Inc. (ICI)
Burlington (HQ), Everett, Port Angeles, or Yakima, WA
Full-time | Salary, exempt
Build With Champions
New ownership. New culture. Big things ahead.
ICI is under new leadership. Roy Swihart, a longtime Interwest Construction employee and our former Vice President, is now our Owner and President. He knows this company from the ground up, and he is building it into a place where good people want to stay. Our culture runs on two values: Building Champions and Be Excellent. We invest in our people, hold ourselves to a high standard, and we are growing.A flexible work schedule, and home every night
We know the best estimators have lives outside of work. At Interwest Construction you will have a flexible work schedule built around getting the job done, not punching a clock. Need to shift your hours for a kid's game, a doctor's appointment, or a long weekend? We will work with you.You will work out of the Interwest office closest to you: Burlington, Everett, Port Angeles, or Yakima [confirm]. Site visits are day trips in a company car, so you are home every night.
What you'll do
Reporting to our Chief Estimator, you will lead estimates and proposals that win the right work for Interwest:- Lead the preparation of complete estimates and proposals, from concept sketches to full construction drawings and specifications
- Study plans and specifications, build quantity takeoffs, and project costs for each item of work
- Review bid documents ahead of bid day and guide estimating support staff to completion
- Identify, solicit, and evaluate bids from vendors and qualified subcontractors
- Visit project sites before completing the estimate whenever possible
- Set up estimates, run cost reviews, and develop bid pricing in HCSS HeavyBid
- Support design-build and alternative procurement pursuits: work with design teams and help write technical proposals
- Help the project team with buyout once we win the work
- Analyze cost data and trends and prepare reports for leadership
What we offer
- $120,000 – $160,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Flexible work schedule, and you are home every night
- Company car for site visits, laptop and cell phone [confirm]
- Stand-up desk available
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with automatic enrollment and up to a 3.5% company match
- Paid time off starting at 13 days per year, plus 8 paid holidays
- Confidential employee assistance program
- Leadership that's invested in your growth
What you bring
- 5+ years of estimating experience on projects over $5 million, ideally heavy civil
- HCSS HeavyBid experience
- Bluebeam Revu experience
- Working knowledge of construction equipment, methods, materials, drawings, and specifications
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- A self-starter who is process oriented, data driven, and proactive
- Organized under pressure: you can juggle multiple bids and hit bid-day deadlines
- Clear verbal and written communication with every level of the organization
- A valid driver's license (you'll visit project sites in a company car)
- Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, or Civil Engineering
Come build champions with us.
Apply Now!Accessibility: If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Additional Requirements
- Pre-employment drug screening required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to adhere to all safety requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, safe work practices, and integrity
ICI maintains a drug-free workplace and a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. Employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy.
Interwest Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.
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