Estimator in Woodburn, Oregon - #70976 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 70976

Estimator
Our client is seeking an experienced Estimator to support complex civil and infrastructure projects by leading cost development, coordinating vendor participation, and ensuring accurate, competitive proposals. This role plays a key part in shaping project strategy through disciplined estimating practices and strong cross-functional collaboration.

This role onsite in Woodburn, Oregon.

Estimator Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, and requirements to establish clear priorities and develop accurate cost estimates.
• Build comprehensive construction budgets by evaluating design documents, updating relevant details, and forecasting labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Analyze project changes, site conditions, and scope adjustments to determine cost impacts and pricing considerations.
• Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring clarity of scope, qualification of partners, and competitive pricing.
• Identify, investigate, and reconcile cost discrepancies through data review, trend analysis, and proactive communication.
• Maintain consistent estimating standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support proposal development, scope clarification, schedules of values, and contract language.
• Contribute to department process improvements and assist colleagues as needed to support shared goals.

Estimator Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of proven estimating experience in civil construction, including earthwork, grading, utilities, paving, or demolition.
• Proficiency with industry-standard estimating tools (e.g., HeavyBid, AGTEK, or similar platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to lead estimating approaches, establish pricing frameworks, and support proposals from conceptual phases through final buyout.
• Experience supporting project teams with scope review, bid requirements, value schedules, and related documentation.
• Strong ability to develop and refine methodologies to improve estimating workflows and long-term team efficiencies.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, coordinating subcontractor outreach, managing digital plan rooms, and preparing technical proposal content.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Salary: $145K-$155K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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