Senior Preconstruction & Estimating Lead

NW Recruiting Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401K & FSA

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Bellevue, WA to lead budgeting and estimating from concept through GMP, coordinating with clients, design teams, and subs to produce accurate budgets and robust bids.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in commercial construction with strong preconstruction and communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects and building client relationships. This role offers on-site work in Bellevue with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years in commercial construction, estimating, preconstruction or PM.
• Strong knowledge of costs, scheduling, procurement, and plans/specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and estimating from concept design through final estimate or GMP.
• Conduct budget kickoffs, estimate reviews, and client presentations.
• Develop budgets, estimates, scope clarifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation and competitive bids.
• Identify cost, schedule, and constructability risks.
• Collaborate with project teams on solutions and constructability.
• Monitor design changes and cost/schedule impact.
• Provide value engineering and cost-saving recommendations.
• Support GMP development, takeoffs, pricing, and bid leveling.
• Document assumptions, budget changes, risks, and scope decisions.
• Assist startup and transition from preconstruction to execution.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Planning

Coordination

Client communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

NW Recruiting Partners seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Bellevue, WA to lead budgeting and estimating from concept through GMP, coordinating with clients, design teams, and subs to produce accurate budgets and robust bids.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in commercial construction with strong preconstruction and communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects and building client relationships. This role offers on-site work in Bellevue with competitive compensation.