About the position

As Manager, Waterfront Cost Estimating, you will prepare estimates for various projects ranging from conceptual to detailed quantity take-off and pricing for all design phases. Projects span Maritime, Environmental, Storm Water Utility, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance. You will also provide ad hoc support for Corporate and Aviation divisions as needed. You will manage estimates requests and assign responsibilities to team members based on skill set and timing needs. You also make periodic improvements to the estimating intake site to better facilitate workload management. You will review completed construction cost estimates and review estimate elements, including pricing, scope, design documents, schedules, project logistics, and operational impacts with team. You will analyze contractor schedule of values and plans to obtain specific trade costs and develop unit costs where possible. You will evaluate design documents, identifying potential cost issues, risks, market information, and constructability or design discrepancies to reduce change order occurrences. You will assess appropriate contingencies based on specific project requirements, risks, and historical costs and validate estimates from design consultants. You will participate in meetings with all parties to review scope, examine differences, and provide final recommendations to design and/or planning team on dollar value that should be used for official documents. You will update and maintain cost database reflecting bid results from Port of Seattle projects and projects of similar scope and complexity that have bid in the Northwest. You will perform quantity take-offs and calculate labor productivity, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs. The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. 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. 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 develop 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 offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “ Collective Bargaining Agreement ” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for various projects ranging from conceptual to detailed quantity take-off and pricing for all design phases.
• Provide ad hoc support for Corporate and Aviation divisions as needed.
• Manage estimates requests and assign responsibilities to team members based on skill set and timing needs.
• Make periodic improvements to the estimating intake site to better facilitate workload management.
• Review completed construction cost estimates and review estimate elements, including pricing, scope, design documents, schedules, project logistics, and operational impacts with team.
• Analyze contractor schedule of values and plans to obtain specific trade costs and develop unit costs where possible.
• Evaluate design documents, identifying potential cost issues, risks, market information, and constructability or design discrepancies to reduce change order occurrences.
• Assess appropriate contingencies based on specific project requirements, risks, and historical costs and validate estimates from design consultants.
• Participate in meetings with all parties to review scope, examine differences, and provide final recommendations to design and/or planning team on dollar value that should be used for official documents.
• Update and maintain cost database reflecting bid results from Port of Seattle projects and projects of similar scope and complexity that have bid in the Northwest.
• Perform quantity take-offs and calculate labor productivity, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs.

Requirements

• Experienced – You have four (4) years of estimating experience in pre-construction and/or construction projects, to include two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Proficient – You have expertise in estimating theory and construction cost estimation, with strong knowledge of project delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, GCCM, and others). You effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences and possess a high-level understanding of project phasing and project management processes.
• Analytical You are adept at quickly evaluating large quantities of information to spot potential problems and missed scope items.
• Technically Skilled – You have expert level use of estimating tools such as RS Means, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Winest, ProEst, HCSS, B2W, InEight and Planswift.

Nice-to-haves

• Desired – We hope you have eight (8) years of estimating experience in pre-construction and/or construction projects, to include four (4) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
• We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, architecture or engineering
• We hope you have an AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International) or ASPE Certification (American Society of Professional Estimators).

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.