Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Title:
Senior Estimator & Procurement Manager

Location:
Seattle, WA or Portland, OR (Preference for Seattle)

Work Model:
Primarily Remote (with periodic site visits, in-person meetings, and team events)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced
Estimator and Procurement professional
with deep expertise in
residential construction
, including
single-family and multifamily projects
. This role is critical to our preconstruction and delivery success and will lead estimating, feasibility analysis, and contract buyouts across a growing residential portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings
10+ years of hands-on experience
, a strong understanding of construction costs and procurement strategies, and a genuine interest in leveraging
technology and data-driven tools
to improve accuracy, speed, and efficiency in estimating processes.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Feasibility

• Prepare detailed
  residential cost estimates
  for single-family and multifamily projects
• Perform
  feasibility and conceptual estimating
  during early project phases
• Develop budgets, cost models, and value-engineering options
• Maintain historical cost data to improve estimating accuracy

Procurement & Buyout

• Lead
  subcontractor and vendor buyouts
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with trade partners and suppliers
• Ensure scope clarity, cost alignment, and risk mitigation during procurement

Technology & Process Optimization

• Utilize and improve estimating software, cost databases, and digital workflows
• Identify opportunities to
  streamline estimating and procurement processes
  using technology
• Support implementation of tools that improve speed, accuracy, and collaboration

Collaboration & Field Integration

• Work closely with development, design, and construction teams
• Participate in site visits, in-person meetings, and team functions as required
• Support project transitions from preconstruction to execution

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years
  of experience in residential estimating and procurement
• Strong background in
  single-family and multifamily construction
• Proven experience with
  feasibility estimating and contract buyouts
• Advanced understanding of construction costs, scopes, and trade sequencing
• Proficiency with estimating software and construction technology tools
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the
  Pacific Northwest
  market
• Passion for
  process improvement and technology-driven solutions
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Compensation: Salary, with employee stock options

• Benefits: 100% employer-paid health coverage, company 401(k) plan, gas card, and paid parental leave

• Work-Life Balance: 120 hours of PTO per year, plus monthly technology and wellness stipends.

• Professional Growth: Access to leadership development and training for all employees.

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy a blend of remote work with time spent working from home, onsite, and at our

SODO Seattle office.