Senior Preconstruction Lead & GMP Estimator

Bouten Construction Company; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Relocation assistance

100% company paid medical, dental, and

Vision premiums for employee andFamily

401k with company match

3 weeks’ vacation and 12 sick days

9 paid holidays

Vehicle allowance

Clothing allowance

Team events

Job summary

Bouten Construction Company in Tri-Cities, WA, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator to lead the preconstruction process and manage estimating from concept through GMP development. You will collaborate with owners, design partners, and trade partners to develop competitive, accurate cost plans.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in GMP/lump-sum estimates, and experience with alternative delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in project management, preconstruction, estimating, cost control, or related construction role.
• Experience developing GMP and lump-sum estimates; experience with alternative delivery methods preferred.
• Experience estimating self-performed concrete or other self-performed work is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel, on-screen takeoff, and scheduling software (MS Project/Primavera); DESTINI Estimator a plus.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for multiple projects, establishing strategy, approach, staffing, goals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate the preconstruction team; delegate tasks and maintain positive working relationships.
• Facilitate clear communication among project teams and lead meetings with defined purpose and minutes.
• Build relationships with owners and design teams; communicate risks and opportunities.
• Pursue project opportunities with market-leading preconstruction approaches and effective owner presentations.
• Lead Target Value Delivery processes with clients and partners.
• Develop comprehensive estimates from concept through GMP, including pricing incomplete design elements.
• Prepare and finalize estimates for various delivery methods (Progressive Design-Build, design-build, CMAR, GC/CM, negotiated, lump-sum).
• Perform quantity takeoffs and apply unit pricing across CSI MasterFormat divisions, including self-performed work.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness, constructability and risk; ensure accuracy of costing.
• Update estimating databases with production rates, labor, equipment, and costs.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Preconstruction

Cost control

Lean principles

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

On-screen takeoff

MS Project/Primavera

DESTINI Estimator

Job description

Bouten Construction Company in Tri-Cities, WA, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager / Senior Estimator to lead the preconstruction process and manage estimating from concept through GMP development. You will collaborate with owners, design partners, and trade partners to develop competitive, accurate cost plans.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in GMP/lump-sum estimates, and experience with alternative delivery methods.