Director of Estimating
Estimating Director (Heavy Civil/Marine)
Houston or Austin, TX; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; or Denver, CO
Full-Time / Direct-Hire
150,000 - $200,000 (based on experience)
Position Overview:
The Estimator Director is accountable to manage the estimating process for assigned market segment(s) in a manner consistent with the Company values, policies and procedures. This individual is responsible for the satisfaction of clients and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates. This role will support business acquisition efforts and will engage in training and development of staff personnel.
Houston or Austin, TX; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; or Denver, CO
Full-Time / Direct-Hire
150,000 - $200,000 (based on experience)
Position Overview:
The Estimator Director is accountable to manage the estimating process for assigned market segment(s) in a manner consistent with the Company values, policies and procedures. This individual is responsible for the satisfaction of clients and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates. This role will support business acquisition efforts and will engage in training and development of staff personnel.
- Accountable for discharge of all estimating related responsibilities as well as effective leadership and management of any departmental personnel for assigned pursuits.
- Routinely leads “win” strategy development for assigned pursuits.
- Has experience in the unique requirements of forming and operating within joint ventures.
- Actively engaged in business acquisition efforts (e.g. client presentations)
- Participates in and supports the project selection (“go/no go”) process.
- Skilled at providing Joint Venture pursuit leadership.
- Skilled in managing estimating/precon responsibilities for alternative delivery methods.
- Responsible to assist with professional development of departmental staff.
- Active in relevant industry organizations.
- Possesses advanced knowledge of construction elements.
- Routinely serves as Estimating Team Leader.
- Capable of performing highly complex take-offs, final pricing and buy-out activities.
- Cultivate and maintains extensive subcontractor/supplier/client/designer relationships.
- Possesses detailed knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements.
- Possesses in depth understanding of Company insurance and bonding requirements.
- Fully understands corporate safety statistics and policies and their impact on estimates.
- Researches and interprets projects pricing trends including escalation.
- Supervises assigned departmental personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical field
- Must have marine construction experience ( locks, dams, flood gates, levees, and dry dock)
- 10 years of related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one (1) year of field experience preferred.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Construction
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