Estimator II

About the role

Celebrating 85 Years of Building With Purpose At Absher Construction, we’re proud to celebrate over 85 years as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected general contractors. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest asset and we invest in them like it! From fully paid medical premiums for employees, to a generous PTO policy, 401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits, we offer a total rewards package that reflects the pride and ownership we bring to every project.

If you’ve built a solid foundation in estimating and are ready to take on more ownership, this role gives you the opportunity to step into it. As an Estimator II at Absher, you’ll lead key portions of the estimating process, develop scopes, and play a more direct role in building accurate, competitive bids. You’ll work closely with senior estimators while starting to own your work from take-offs through pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-scope estimates for smaller projects based on varying levels of construction documents
• Coordinate subcontractor outreach, bid solicitation, and proposal efforts
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs across multiple trades
• Develop and review unit pricing in partnership with the Lead Estimator
• Build scopes of work for trade contractors
• Partner with internal teams to gather, organize, and distribute project information

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in construction, estimating, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience contributing to estimates for commercial construction projects, ideally in the ~$20M+ range
• Exposure to full-scope estimating across multiple trades
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and translate them into quantities and costs
• Strong math skills, attention to detail, and organization
• Clear communication and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Qualifications

Note: Absher's market sectors include Commercial, K-12, Federal, Transit, and Public Works projects

Skills

You take ownership of your work and follow through, can work independently while still collaborating with the team, are comfortable building scopes and asking the right questions, and stay organized and keep things moving

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in an office setting with occasional jobsite exposure. The position involves regular computer work, along with walking, standing, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs).

Pay

Salary offers are typically made between the entry and midpoint of the range and are based on factors such as experience, education, and internal equity. Pay Transparency: $95,000 USD - $125,000 USD

Background Check & Pre-Employment Screening

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and references.