Manager, Aviation Program Controls Cost Estimating

Port of Seattle•SeaTac, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here. Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity. The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Applications will be reviewed regularly. The first review of applications will be on August 10, 2026, and interviews may be conducted prior to the close date. Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered. As the Manager, Aviation Program Controls Cost Estimating, you will develop estimates, manage processes ensure resources are available to provide estimating services, and are responsible for the quality of and timely delivery of cost estimates. These estimates are the basis for capital planning, tracking project budgets, and developing the cost of construction for bidding work and change orders. You will oversee departmental operations by supervising/mentoring staff, managing estimating processes and budgets, assigning tasks, administering consultant contracts, coordinating and comparing independent estimates, and leading review meetings to resolve scope differences and provide final recommendations to design and planning teams. You will coordinate with key stakeholders to review scope, examine any differences, and provide final recommendations to the design and/or planning team for various airfield, landside, terminal, and infrastructure programs. You will review project estimates for quality and accuracy prior to distribution. You will review estimate elements, including pricing, soft costs, contingencies, scope, design documents, schedules, project logistics, and operational impacts. You will support project managers and project controllers by supporting approval presentations, reviewing design team and in-house estimates, and developing bid estimates. You will also determine appropriate advertisement ranges for upcoming project opportunities. You will develop work packages for major trades with detailed labor productivity and rates, material, and equipment costs to ensure current pricing. Contact contractors and material suppliers to verify market prices and trends. You will review and assist in negotiating construction contracts on General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM) and Tenant Reimbursement Agreement (TRA) contracts. You will update and maintain cost databases reflecting bid results from Port of Seattle projects and projects of similar scope and complexity that have bids in the Northwest.

Requirements

Four (4) years of estimating experience in pre-construction and/or construction projects.
Two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
Skilled in producing accurate, comprehensive cost estimates by analyzing scope, schedules, and operational impacts.
Able to compare estimates, resolve differences with stakeholders, support bid development, and maintain up to date cost databases to inform capital planning and budgeting.
Ability to work with diverse staff, at various levels of the organization, to resolve problems while providing excellent guidance and customer service.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to garner trust and build strong, credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Skilled at effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Know how to determine the immediacy of assignments and prioritize projects and timelines.
Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Must obtain a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, architecture, or engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop estimates, manage processes, ensure resources are available to provide estimating services, and are responsible for the quality of and timely delivery of cost estimates.
Oversee departmental operations by supervising/mentoring staff, managing estimating processes and budgets, assigning tasks, administering consultant contracts, coordinating and comparing independent estimates, and leading review meetings to resolve scope differences and provide final recommendations to design and planning teams.
Coordinate with key stakeholders to review scope, examine any differences, and provide final recommendations to the design and/or planning team for various airfield, landside, terminal, and infrastructure programs.
Review project estimates for quality and accuracy prior to distribution.
Review estimate elements, including pricing, soft costs, contingencies, scope, design documents, schedules, project logistics, and operational impacts.
Support project managers and project controllers by supporting approval presentations, reviewing design team and in-house estimates, and developing bid estimates.
Determine appropriate advertisement ranges for upcoming project opportunities.
Develop work packages for major trades with detailed labor productivity and rates, material, and equipment costs to ensure current pricing.
Contact contractors and material suppliers to verify market prices and trends.
Review and assist in negotiating construction contracts on General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM) and Tenant Reimbursement Agreement (TRA) contracts.
Update and maintain cost databases reflecting bid results from Port of Seattle projects and projects of similar scope and complexity that have bids in the Northwest.