Estimators

Company: Legacy Talent Search
Location: Washougal
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Estimator role in Washougal, WA. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products. With a focus on continuous improvement, they pride themselves on maintaining excellence at every stage of their manufacturing process. Education: · Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field Experience: · Experience working in heavy civil/marine construction with at least ten years of combined construction and estimating experience · HCSS Heavy Bid experience a plus · Working knowledge of standard marine and heavy civil construction practices · Experience in estimating projects with values up to $50 million · Experience working on Joint Venture pursuits a plus · Experience working on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract projects a plus Skills: · Working knowledge of standard marine construction practices · Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, P6, and AutoCAD · Strong technical writing skills and ability to contribute to proposal preparation · Excellent interpersonal communication skills · Ability to work independently. Excellent organizational and time management skills · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships. · Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions · Ability to work achieve required deadlines Responsibilities: · Formulates and leads project estimates/proposals to ensure a quality, accurate and timely submission. This includes working closely with current team of estimators and project managers to provide turnkey cost estimates. · Develops project work plans, schedules, and submittals. · Leads bid kick-off and board review meetings. · Performs material take-offs, organizes pre-bid data, researches past costs, and develops construction sequence. · Coordinates and cultivates strong business relationships with vendors and sub-contractors. · Performs site visits and investigations as needed. · Produces pre-bid construction schedules. · Attends pre-job job meetings. · Conducts constructability studies. · Presents estimate quantities, rationale, and scheme to management during bid reviews. · Organizes and conducts handoff of project to operations if project awarded. · Attends and is an active participant in weekly job progress meetings with operations, accounting, and field staff. · Leads project hand-off meetings with key operational staff. · Identifies project risks and potential contingencies. · Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate. · Performs additional assignments per Management’s direction. · Collaborates with other Ballard managers to determine win strategies for bids. Physical Demands Working Environment: · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer · Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions · Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.) · Will travel on land, water, and aircraft · Will sit and stand for several hours at a time · Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for various periods of time $130,000 DOE At Legacy Talent Search, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community—how we help others is how we leave our mark. Join us today and discover how we recruitdifferently. Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.

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