what you get to do

• Independently lead or plan team cost estimating efforts on a wide range of projects for key clientele in the Pacific Northwest.
• Develop work plan, trade partner engagement and reporting / sorting capabilities.
• Prepare analytics and conduct final accuracy reviews for client review or presentations within stated deadlines.
• Participate in constructability reviews to provide feedback for design team, with a focus on adherence to standards and development of fully coordinated documents.
• Exhibit enhanced communication and coordination skills with internal and external clients (i.e. project team, owner and design team, trade partners).
• Demonstrate solid knowledge of all major elements of self-performed work, primarily Div 1: GC/GR’s, Div 3: Concrete, and Div 6: Wood); demonstrate understanding of all 48 Divisions of work
• Maintain technical, pricing, and industry trend information, communicating estimating database unit pricing and evolving the database to stay current with market pricing.
• Understand, prioritize, and take ownership of estimating department initiatives for improvements to group, project, and overall corporate goals.
• Mentor and train others in estimating fundamentals, techniques, tools, and software applications.
• Assist project teams with identifying, understanding, and developing plans to communicate and mitigate risk.
• Maintain connectedness to project teams during construction to understand craft production rates, new techniques, lessons learned, etc.
• Stay abreast of industry and market developments affecting construction costs.

what it takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field
• 10 years current and relevant experience in commercial construction estimating
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on teams
• Solid time management and organization skills

total rewards

GLY provides an excellent total rewards package as well as opportunities for growth and development.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000, and represents a range of experience from 15 to 30 years.

Benefits include:

• Annual Merit and Performance based bonus
• Retirement Savings Account, with no vesting schedule and a generous annual contribution from GLY
• Medical, Pharmacy and Dental Insurance, with company paid premiums for the employee, and highly subsidized premiums for dependents
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, Long Term and Accidental Death/Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Insurance at group rates
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Automobile Allowance
• Tuition Assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Community and Industry Engagement opportunities