Commercial Construction Estimator

Lead with Purpose. Build with Pride. Thrive at Baker Construction:

At Baker Construction & Development, we’ve been creating environments for our clients’ success since 1951. As a locally owned, values-driven leader in commercial construction, we’re proud to offer a world-class culture that prioritizes relationships, personal growth, and work/life balance. Our team is our greatest asset, and we invest in people for the long run.

About the Role

We’re currently looking for an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to join our team in Spokane, WA! This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in construction.

Responsibilities

• Performing quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications for all project scopes.
• Preparing conceptual, schematic, design development, negotiated, and hard bid estimates.
• Soliciting bids from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Developing and managing bid lists to ensure complete market coverage.
• Reviewing, leveling, and analyzing subcontractor proposals for scope gaps, exclusions, and competitiveness.
• Preparing estimate summaries, bid tabs, and pricing comparisons.
• Aiding in value engineering and cost-saving alternatives.
• Managing bid documents, addenda, specifications, and drawing revisions.
• Creating and tracking RFIs during the bidding process.
• Supporting negotiated project budgeting, GMP development, and conceptual pricing.
• Coordinating project handoff to operations teams upon award.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Participating in preconstruction meetings, client presentations, and internal planning sessions.
• Contributing to our collaborative culture by participating in team initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and company growth efforts.

Requirements

• Proven success as an Estimator, Project Engineer, Project Manager, or similar role with a commercial general contractor.
• A strong cultural fit who embraces teamwork, builds trust, engages in healthy conflict, and is committed to collective success.
• Experience estimating a range of project types including healthcare, financial, retail, dental, hospitality, industrial, aerospace, government, education, and multi-family.
• Strong understanding of construction methods such as wood frame, steel, masonry, tilt-wall, post-tension, pre-engineered metal buildings, and tenant improvement systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documents.
• Experience with development of project schedules.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Project, and Excel, OST, and estimating platforms. Experience with Sage 300 or Acumatica is a plus.
• Self-starter with exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field is a plus.
• LEED® and Green Construction knowledge is also a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating ground-up and tenant improvement projects in sectors such as healthcare, financial, retail, dental, hospitality, industrial, education, and multi-family.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, with the occasional need to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Clear verbal communication and the ability to hear instructions are vital. Specific vision requirements include sharp close and distance vision, depth perception, color distinction, and the ability to adjust focus quickly between different tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Profit sharing opportunities
• Performance-based bonus system