Estimator

About us:

Gaspar's is a woman-owned residential design build remodeler serving greater Seattle homeowners for over 50 years. We help our clients align their homes with their values and their budget. With design, estimating and construction teams under one roof, we understand the value of strong process and collaboration. At Gaspar's we believe - if you live in it, you should love it.

Our purpose is to uplift lives through better spaces, stronger relationships, and meaningful work. That commitment extends to our employees, trade partners, and clients.

About the role

Turn great designs into buildable, well-planned projects.

Gaspar's Design Build Remodel is seeking a detail-driven Estimator to join our Design team and build accurate, complete construction estimates for high-end residential remodeling projects throughout the Greater Seattle area. We are looking for a construction professional who knows how homes are built, understands what things really cost, and can translate a design into a clear scope that our clients, trade partners, and field teams can count on.

Our projects range from approximately $50,000 to more than $2 million and include whole-home remodels, additions, historic homes, complex renovations, and architecturally significant projects. As our Estimator, you sit at the bridge between design and construction, where a thoughtful, accurate estimate sets every project up to succeed.

What you'll do

• Partner with our Design and Sales team from early in the process to make sure every project is buildable and designed with feasibility and real-world costs in mind.
• Schedule and lead subcontractor walk-throughs, averaging 3–5 per month, and build strong, respectful working relationships with our trade partners.
• Compile and evaluate subcontractor bids, write clear project scopes, and create complete, accurate construction estimates for design-build projects.
• Award and schedule subcontractors on sold projects and promptly close the loop with trade partners when a project isn't awarded.
• Write subcontracts, purchase orders, and pre-construction scope and cost change orders for sold projects, setting Production up for a smooth handoff.
• Serve as a go-to resource for field crews with questions about job scope and estimates.
• Participate in weekly Sandler training to continue building your communication and professional skills.

What Your Bring

• 5–10 years of professional experience in residential construction
• Solid knowledge of construction concepts, methods, and costs
• General knowledge of finish materials and how selections affect scope and budget
• Ability to measure accurately and a sharp eye for detail
• Strong Excel skills and accurate typing
• Clear, courageous communication skills and reliable follow-through
• A growth mindset and a genuine interest in getting better with every project
• Experience estimating residential remodeling or design-build projects is a plus
• Valid Washington State driver's license in good standing

Is This Role Right for You?

This role is built for someone who takes pride in getting it right, who treats every estimate like it’s their own home and understands that a well-built estimate protects our clients’ investment, our company’s stability, and our team’s success.

Why Join Us?

Here you'll work on complex, rewarding projects with a collaborative team that has your back, and you'll play a real part in uplifting the lives of our clients, trade partners, and each other. We reward great work with competitive pay, solid benefits, and performance-based bonuses.

What We Offer 

• Medical covered at 80%; Supplemental dental, vision, life and other optional policies available
• 401k pretax or Roth, plus company match
• Separate paid vacation and sick time banks
• 11 Paid Holidays (including 4 days between Christmas and New Years Day)
• Monthly Cell phone allowance
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Opportunities for team connection, collaboration, and company celebrations

The pay range for this role is

$96,000 - $120,000 plus bonus eligible

We Encourage You to Apply

We recognize that great estimators come from different backgrounds and career paths. If you're excited about this opportunity and believe your experience and skills would help you succeed, we encourage you to apply - even if you don't meet every preferred qualification.

At Gaspar's, we value different perspectives, collaborative problem-solving, and a shared commitment to doing exceptional work.

EEOC

Gaspar's is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, marital status, pregnancy, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role involves working in both office and active residential construction environments, including regular visits to jobsites for subcontractor walk-throughs and measurements. Responsibilities require communicating with team members, clients, and trade partners; using computers, phones, and tablets; and navigating construction environments. The work may involve repetitive motion and occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Gaspar's is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.