Apply on Employer Site

Bouten Construction Company · 12 hours ago

Senior Estimator

Tri-Cities, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Bouten Construction Company has been shaping the Inland Northwest for more than 80 years, delivering iconic projects that define the region. They are seeking a Senior Estimator to join their preconstruction team, where this role will involve collaborating closely with project managers and utilizing Lean principles to support the estimating process from the initial design stage to the final Guaranteed Maximum Price.

Building MaintenanceBuilding MaterialConstruction

Hiring Manager

Jodi Falco

Responsibilities

Complete understanding of CSI Master Format and understands the proper methods and sequence for installation of each CSI division of work

Builds upon construction knowledge by working with operations, architects, and trade contractors to resolve potential construction issues

Thorough understanding of construction documents and can utilize them to see potential construction issues

Able to develop comprehensive, detailed, and accurate budget based on limited design information

Ability to estimate portions of a project at Schematic Design (SD) level and above and identifying and estimating incomplete design elements

Able to cross reference and coordinate drawings / details between different drawing disciplines and specifications

Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and all other project documents for completeness, constructability, and risk identification issues

Support, compile, update, and finalize complete project estimates from initial concept to GMP establishment for CMAR, GC/CM, and design/build projects

Performs quantity take-offs and apply unit prices for all CSI Masterformat divisions, including self-performed work

Capable of reviewing and analyzing trade partner pricing for all trades and making recommendations for award

Engage trade partners to assist in the development of progress estimates

Assist with trade partner negotiations prior to award

Ability to understand and set-up project specific general conditions for projects of all sizes

Understand and set-up the estimate totals and summary checks

Understand and participate in a hard bid project when required

Able to accurately estimate ground up projects without support < $30M

Able to accurately estimate Bouten self-performed scopes of work with appropriate accuracy and detail

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in various estimate or preconstruction stages

Ability to prepare and lead project meetings, including a clear purpose & agenda with meeting minutes

Able to identify the appropriate format and presentation material for various owners and project types

Understands and can build the logic behind productivity rates

Utilize historical cost data to evaluate and estimate construction project costs (labor, equipment and materials, etc.) across all project scopes, self-performed work, systems and assemblies

Embrace a culture of continuous improvement; incorporate Lean principles into daily activities and tasks

Update and maintain cost estimating database, including completed production rates, costs and durations for self-performed work, trade partner costs and overall completed project costs

Maintain and uphold professional relationships and high ethical standards that are consistent with our company

Ensures estimates are complete and error free

Qualification

Cost estimatingConstruction managementGMP estimatingLean principlesDESTINI EstimatorMS ExcelInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam-orientedSelf-starter

Required

5 – 10 years' Minimum estimating, cost control or related experience with healthcare, life sciences, higher education, K-12 education, and commercial projects

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent

Experience with self-performed concrete estimating a plus

Track record with GMP and lump sum estimates

Proficient in the use of MS Excel spread sheets, on-screen take-off (OST) and scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Schedule and Primavera)

Proficiency in DESTINI Estimator software is a plus

Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint), Procore