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AppleOne
Renton, WA (In Person)
$125,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Cost Estimator AppleOne - 3.8 Renton, WA Job Details $100,000 - $150,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Contract documentation review Construction specifications Construction negotiation Pricing analysis Labor cost analysis Mid-level Construction plans Construction drawing review Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction industry experience Estimating construction project budgets Construction stakeholder communication Cost estimate preparation Material cost estimating Construction change orders Leadership Documentation reviews Stakeholder management Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Construction Cost Estimator for a direct hire opportunity supporting commercial, civil, infrastructure, and capital construction projects throughout the Seattle area. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented estimating professional who enjoys reviewing complex construction documentation, validating contractor pricing, preparing change order estimates, and supporting project teams with accurate cost analysis. The Cost Estimator will work closely with construction managers, contractors, engineers, architects, owners, and project stakeholders to evaluate scope changes, assess field conditions, and provide clear cost recommendations. This is a strong opportunity to join a professional construction environment where technical expertise, collaboration, accuracy, and sound judgment are highly valued. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful industrial facilities and infrastructure projects while working with experienced leadership and project teams focused on quality, accountability, and long-term project success. Key Responsibilities Review contractor-prepared takeoffs, estimates, and pricing proposals for accuracy, completeness, technical validity, and cost reasonableness. Prepare detailed construction cost estimates for contract changes, project modifications, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, productivity factors, and unit pricing. Analyze construction drawings, specifications, contracts, field reports, and project documentation to identify scope requirements and evaluate cost impacts. Conduct quantity takeoffs, unit cost analysis, rate development, and task-level estimate summaries using estimating software and historical cost data. Support construction managers and project teams during change order reviews, negotiations, cost discussions, and stakeholder meetings. Maintain and analyze historical cost databases, construction methods, market pricing, and estimating standards to support future project estimates. Compensation and Benefits Direct hire opportunity.