Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator
About The Position
Bouten Construction Company is hiring a Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator for its Tri-Cities, Washington location. Reporting to the Preconstruction Department Manager, this role leads preconstruction processes and performs hands-on estimating from conceptual design through final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development. The position works closely with preconstruction and operations teams, project executives and managers, project engineers, design partners, owners, and trade partners. Much of Bouten’s work is negotiated or delivered through alternative project delivery. The role therefore supports collaborative planning, Lean principles, and Target Value Delivery throughout preconstruction. It leads preconstruction efforts across multiple projects, develops estimates and related deliverables, supports project pursuits and trade partner engagement, and maintains estimating data and processes. The position is based in Tri-Cities, WA. The listed salary range is $120,000 to $170,000, with an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
Requirements
- Degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Seven to ten years of experience in project management, preconstruction, estimating, cost control, or a related construction role.
- Demonstrated experience developing GMP and lump-sum estimates.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, on-screen takeoff software, and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal, listening, facilitation, and presentation skills; ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships.
- Self-directed and results-oriented, able to focus on goals and pivot as project needs change.
- Professional judgment and high ethical standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience involving healthcare, life sciences, higher education, K-12 education, or commercial projects.
- Experience with alternative delivery methods.
- Experience estimating self-performed concrete or other self-performed work.
- Proficiency with DESTINI Estimator.
Responsibilities
- Lead preconstruction efforts for multiple projects, setting strategy, approach, staffing plans, goals, and deliverables.
- Organize and coordinate the preconstruction team, delegate responsibilities, establish accountability, and follow up on assigned work.
- Facilitate communication among project teams and prepare and lead purposeful project meetings, including agendas and minutes.
- Build collaborative relationships with owners and design teams, communicate risks and sensitive topics, and support relationships that may lead to future opportunities.
- Participate in project pursuits by developing preconstruction approaches and presenting to owners and selection committees.
- Lead and execute Target Value Delivery processes with clients, design partners, operations, and trade partners.
- Develop conceptual and progress estimates from limited design information through GMP, including identifying and pricing incomplete design elements.
- Support, compile, update, and finalize estimates and preconstruction deliverables for applicable project delivery and contract types.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and apply unit pricing across CSI MasterFormat divisions, including Bouten self-performed work.
- Independently estimate complex and technical projects and develop project-specific general conditions, estimate totals, and summary checks.
- Review drawings, specifications, details, and other project documents for completeness, constructability, coordination, risk, and potential construction issues.
- Apply knowledge of CSI MasterFormat, construction means and methods, installation sequence, productivity rates, building systems, and assemblies.
- Review and analyze trade partner pricing, engage trade partners in progress estimates, support negotiations, and make award recommendations.
- Use historical cost information to evaluate labor, equipment, material, system, assembly, trade partner, and overall project costs.
- Update and maintain the estimating database, including production rates, self-performed costs and durations, trade partner costs, and completed project costs.
- Manage multiple projects at different estimating and preconstruction stages while maintaining complete, accurate, and error-free estimates and deliverables.
- Participate in hard-bid projects when required and tailor estimate formats and presentation materials to the owner and project type.
- Embrace continuous improvement and incorporate Lean principles into daily work.
- Maintain professional relationships, sound judgment, and high ethical standards consistent with Bouten Construction Company.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
- Vehicle allowance.
- Relocation assistance available.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employee and family.
- 401(k) with company match of $1 for $1 up to 6%.
- Three weeks’ vacation and 12 sick days.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Philanthropy and volunteer opportunities.
- Service awards and recognition.
- Training and continued education support.
- Clothing allowance.
- Team events, including a holiday party, annual golf tournament, Silverwood Family Day, and annual town hall.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
