Estimator

Job Title:

Estimator (Metal Roofing / Exterior Metal Work)

Location:

Full-Time Remote

Working Hours:

Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Pacific Time (US West Coast Business Hours / 40 hours per week)

About the Company

Our client is a specialized exterior construction contractor based in Tacoma, Washington (Seattle area). Operating with a lean, highly specialized team, the company focuses on Division 7 work—specifically waterproofing, metal roofing, and exterior metal systems. Driven by an owner who is hands-on, quality-focused, and collaborative, Columbia Sheet Metal values methodology alignment, precision, and architectural excellence over speed.

About the Opportunity

To support ongoing growth and project operations, Columbia Sheet Metal is seeking a Mid to Senior-Level Estimator to join its team.

In this role, you will work directly alongside the owner to prepare detailed material/labor takeoffs, analyze project scopes, and ensure all estimates align with the company's established quality standards. You will also support shop drawing creation, interface with technical/architectural design details, and assist with project management tasks as needed.

This position is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented estimator with an engineering background who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at technical drawing analysis, and is open to discussing and refining estimating methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Technical Takeoffs
• Takeoff Preparation: Prepare detailed, accurate takeoff estimates for commercial projects, high-end residential builds, and custom homes.
• Scope Analysis: Analyze project scope and technical drawings using past project benchmarks and established methodologies.
• Methodology Alignment: Work collaboratively with the owner to deliver estimates that meet company standards and quality expectations.
• Architectural & Design Support
• CAD & Shop Drawings: Support shop drawing creation and technical design work (utilizing AutoCAD experience).
• Technical Evaluation: Review architectural plans and identify alternative, more efficient estimating or execution approaches while respecting core company standards.
• Project Operations & Collaboration
• Project Management Assistance: Assist with day-to-day project management tasks and cross-functional operational needs as required.
• Methodology Optimization: Engage in collaborative discussions regarding tools, process improvements, and modern/AI-based estimating tools to optimize accuracy.
• Required Qualifications & Attributes

Must Have:

Experience:

3 to 15+ years of proven estimating experience in construction or metal trades.