Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

An immediate opening is available for an Estimator to support our Camas, WA office. Candidate must have several years of experience in all aspects of estimating to include negotiated work, conceptual estimates, and competitive bidding; with knowledge in a variety of project types including tenant improvements, ground-up buildings with associated site work and pad ready buildings. This position requires the ability to coordinate all aspects of the estimation process efficiently and handle multiple estimates simultaneously.

The ideal candidate is capable of generating accurate scopes of work and pricing, participating in project walk-throughs or pre-bid meetings, and meeting critical deadlines in high pressure situations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smart Bid, CAD, Blue Beam, On-Screen Take-Off and Revit is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and includes a strong benefits package with room for growth.

• Prepare complete quantity take-offs, ensuring all items incorporated in the assigned scopes and priced accurately.
• Perform analyses to identify design and constructability issues.
• Develop and define accurate and concise estimates with clarifications and assumptions.
• Develop conceptual estimates with little information or narrative.
• Communicate with architects, owners and consultants to clarify scope of work.
• Direct, coordinate and provide information and documents to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and clients to gain respect and confidence.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for completeness in required scope of work.
• Keep current with the latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Demonstrate basic conceptual estimating skills by interpreting data.
• Supply Value Engineering recommendations when required.

• Proven hands on experience in estimating.
• History of work in various construction types.
• Working knowledge of all major elements of commercial building.
• Ability to independently produce conceptual estimates.
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Blue Beam and On-Screen Take-Off strongly preferred.
• CAD and Revit experience preferred.
• Personable and professional.
• Ability to communicate well and present information to project teams, clients, architects and consultants.
• Takes personal responsibility for issues that arise.
• Experience in reading blueprints and specifications.

Robertson & Olson Construction, Inc. was established in 1995 and is a privately owned, Northwest Commercial General Contractor. The company is well diversified, with a focus on performing any and all GC/CM services for a variety of industries including retail, multi-family, office, education, medical, industrial and others throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico and Nevada.

Throughout the region, Robertson & Olson provides the highest level of construction service excellence to every client. We build creative solutions, value and long-term relationships, while continually maintaining our reputation for integrity, fairness, dependability and quality above and beyond industry standards; making Robertson & Olson a great place to work. Check out  for more information.