Senior Construction Estimator

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing’s Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) Projects, Assets, Construction, and Engineering (PACE) Center of Excellence (COE) organization is currently seeking a talented and motivated Senior Construction Estimator to join our Estimating Team.

This role is pivotal in developing and communicating strategic construction budgets and forecasts to our Enterprise Teams for infrastructure planning, project negotiations and market transparency. The ideal candidate will support and collaborate with Global Real Estate and Facilities, encompassing planning, construction management, asset management and long-range business planning.

This role is available at any of the following Boeing sites: Auburn, WA; Berkeley, MO; El Segundo, CA; Everett, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Renton, WA; Ridley Park, PA or Seattle, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

Estimate Support:

• Partner with Global Real Estate and Facilities stakeholders (planning, construction management, asset management, long-range business planning) to translate program requirements and project scopes into consistent cost assumptions and budgetary estimates

• Produce clear, timely and audience-appropriate reporting and presentations that summarize budget vs. forecast vs. actual performance, drivers of variance and implications for planning and negotiations

• Provide subject matter expertise for project negotiations, vendor/supplier bids and contract reviews to validate cost proposals and defend budget positions

• Lead post-completion cost reviews and lessons-learned reviews to refine estimating practices and update unit rates and assumptions for future cycles

Strategic Estimating:

• Maintain standardized estimating methodologies, unit rates, escalation indexes, contingency policies and cost libraries to ensure consistency, transparency and defensibility of budget and forecast inputs

• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess cost risk, evaluate funding alternatives, prioritize projects and support strategic decision making for trade-offs and phasing

Estimating Tool Management:

• Maintain tools, templates and workflows (cost models, forecasting tools, dashboards) that improve accuracy, repeatability and transparency of construction budgeting processes

Market Research and Reporting:

• Monitor market conditions, supply chain trends, labor dynamics and commodity pricing; translate market intelligence into updates to escalation assumptions, procurement strategies and  positions

Leadership & Development:

• Collaborate with Estimating Team on identifying cost trends, knowledge sharing and best practices to develop communicable data

• Coach and enable project teams and regional partners on cost-estimating best practices, budget stewardship and forecast discipline to improve portfolio-level outcomes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill / Experience):

• 5+ years of experience estimating costs for major building projects, from construction documents, engineering technical specifications and drawings

• 5+ years of experience partnering & working with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

• 5+ years of experience with Project or Construction Management

• 3+ years of experience in financial forecasting and developing Estimates at Completion

• 3+ years of experience using professional written and verbal communication skills to achieve deliverables

• 25% domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience in program management and/or financial management/analysis

• 5+ years of experience developing and presenting recommendations project management

• 5+ years of experience collecting data from multiple sources, performing analysis and presenting data

• 3+ years of experience in working with project finances, forecasting construction budgets, or participating in go/no-go scenarios.

• Experience with contract management, invoice management/reconciliation and vendor management

• Experience in alternative bid delivery estimating such as Design-Build, CM/GC, & CMAR

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $108,800 - $157,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 28, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.