We understand how to create exceptional environments that facilitate our clients’ success
A vision for TI excellence
We understand our clients’ goals, the designer’s vision, the potential of the work environment, and how to achieve value for the resources dedicated to the project. We take these responsibilities seriously, and we deliver consistently.
Our TI experience will yield expert advice that will protect the value of your investment and deliver the high-functioning environments needed to support the success of the people using the space. We will meet or exceed your expectations for budget, schedule, and quality performance by delivering a comprehensive construction process, effective project management, and a passionate pursuit of quality.
Gateway’s project team members deliver expert TI analysis, quality construction craftsmanship, detailed logistics planning, and a commitment to you the client.
We have been successfully delivering TI construction services in the Northwest since 2001 by offering complete TI preconstruction, construction, LEED construction, and building maintenance and tenant services.
We specialize in commercial and industrial projects, ranging from Class A office spaces, to historical renovations, to medical facilities, and more.
Our success has been based upon our team’s tenant improvement construction process knowledge, leadership in the field, reputation with subcontractors, and unwavering commitment to superior client service. We are proud to be the region’s TI service leader, and our professionals are involved in many TI industry organizations such as NAIOP, BOMA – Seattle, ULI, and Corenet.
Gateway’s mission is to provide the highest quality tenant improvement construction services and to build relationships with clients and construction partners that are founded on mutual respect, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
Our formula for tenant improvement success
Tenant improvement is Gateway’s singular focus. This focus offers clients significantly lower costs, access to the highest quality subcontractors, senior TI project leadership, and the expertise that comes from years of successfully delivering some of the most innovative TI projects in our area.
Building the best professionals
We believe great ideas and a commitment to excellence come from people who enjoy what they do. Gateway strives to empower employees to be creative in solving project challenges, continue honing their construction and management techniques, and to operate as part of an effective and collaborative team.
Building the best professionals
We believe great ideas and a commitment to excellence come from people who enjoy what they do. Gateway strives to empower employees to be creative in solving project challenges, continue honing their construction and management techniques, and to operate as part of an effective and collaborative team.
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Leadership
Nick Terrile
CEO and Partner
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Nick joined Gateway Construction as a Project Manager in 2012. Since then, he grew to become a Senior Project Manager, the Chief Operating Officer and most recently, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. He took the reigns as Gateway’s CEO in August of 2024.
Nick’s experience in commercial Tenant Improvement construction spans more than 25 years. He has been heavily involved in the procurement, preconstruction and management of many of Gateway’s flagship projects. He is now responsible for managing the company’s operations and strategic growth directives. Nick is LEED accredited and specializes in high-end office, retail, life sciences, building renovations and capital improvements.
Cris Nielsen
Founder and Advisory
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Cris Nielsen founded Gateway Construction in 2001 and is currently acting as an advisor to the firm. Cris helps to implement common practices and operational procedures throughout the company that improve our ability to provide the highest quality construction services. With an emphasis on customer service, Cris developed strategic protocols for specific markets that facilitate the success and growth of our corporate clients. By focusing on the success of our clients, Cris and Gateway have built long-lasting relationships based on trust, reliability and proven performance.
Cris has implemented the following formula for success: a comprehensive construction process, effective project management, and a passionate pursuit of quality. He has always believed that the success of a company is a direct reflection of the team supporting it, and he strives to obtain the top talent the industry has to offer.
Chuck Porter
CFO
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With more than 40 years of accounting experience and 35 years in the construction industry, Chuck is key to Gateway’s growth through strategic financial planning. After earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting, Chuck worked for a Fortune 100 company as an auditor, senior financial analyst, and manager of capital. Following that, he was the Controller for a large general contractor, and has since served as Gateway’s CFO since joining the company 2005.
Chuck also serves as board member for of the Puget Sound Construction Financial Management Association in Seattle, WA.
Scott Hinton
General Superintendent
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Scott Hinton joined the Gateway Construction team in 2014 as a Project Superintendent, bringing more than 20 years of field management experience with him. In January of 2020, Scott took on the role of General Superintendent, where his responsibilities shifted from managing individual projects, to managing the entire Gateway Construction field staff and ensuring they are prepared and equipped to deliver fast-paced, sophisticated TI projects effectively.
Scott is responsible for training field staff on TI construction best-practice, delegating individual jobs to the best-fit superintendent(s), and establishing quality assurance and quality control protocol on-site for each Gateway Construction project.
Greg Slader
Senior Project Manager
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Greg started his construction career in the field as a superintendent and then moved into project management to develop a more comprehensive set of construction skills. Greg has delivered projects across the Northwest over the last 25 years, having built everything from custom homes, large commercial projects such as casinos and churches, to commercial interiors, and LEED certified tenant improvement projects. Greg’s unique experience as a project and field leader is a great resource to the Gateway team.
On most weekends, you will find Greg escaping the city for his property on Whidbey Island or exploring one of the Northwest’s beautiful landscapes.
Tyler Leland
Partner and Senior Project Manager
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Tyler Leland is a Partner & Senior Project Manager at Gateway Construction. Originally from Oregon, Tyler graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in construction management and immediately established his roots in Seattle. Tyler brings over 25 years of sophisticated TI Construction experience as well as work with concrete tilt ups, retail, medical and corporate office ground-up projects. Since joining Gateway in 2013, Tyler has been responsible for several of the Puget Sound’s most exclusive interior build-outs. Tyler is often sought out by our clients to build workplace, medical office, advanced-tech, industrial, life science and retail spaces.
Tyler and his team have proven to be great partners while working with developers, tenants, clients, and brokers. Almost all of Tyler’s project opportunities are from repeat, satisfied clients who continually rely on his team for a seamless delivery of their tenant improvement projects.
