Director, Estimating

U.S. Engineering · Kansas City, MO · 3 mo ago

On-siteEducation$142k–$200k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Director, Estimating leads and facilitates all estimating operations at the Construction Group level. They oversee people, processes, and systems to ensure efficient, accurate, and cost-effective estimating practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

Provide managerial guidance to Regional Managers of Estimating and/or Chief Estimator(s).
Chair the Estimating steering committee as needed.
Support executive leadership and administrative functions related to the Estimating department.
Evaluate, implement and maintain estimating software, tools, and technology.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for the estimating across the USEC system.
Provide strategic insights to leadership regarding market conditions, competitor activity, and project pursuit decisions.
Collaborate with Directors of Preconstruction to maintain comprehensive cost history database (Vector) for future benchmarking.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating speed, accuracy, quality, and win rate.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
Set policies for software platforms and configurations in alignment with industry standards.
Create and assign developmental projects for estimating teams across the Construction group.
Maintain oversight of overall workload, output quality, and performance of regional estimating operations.
In partnership with the Vice Presidents of Project Development, the Director of Information Technology, and Regional Estimating Managers, establish and oversee the department budget for hardware and software.
Coordinate software training with Regional Estimating Managers.
Stay current on industry software, hardware, and best practices; propose and implement improvements as needed.
Absent from estimate development when required.

Management Responsibility

Supervisor – responsible for hiring, performance management and pay administration for subordinates. List supervised positions: Estimators

Requirements

Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years relevant mechanical construction industry experience, including a minimum of 1 year construction operations supervisory experience.
Skills: Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems; knowledge of mechanical construction operations, principles, and project life cycle; proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research tools; demonstrated leadership ability with success managing teams in a fast-paced, shifting-priority environment; strong collaboration skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; knowledge of current industry technologies and ability to lead adoption of new systems and tools; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting and frequent use of computer, including keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Visual acuity is essential for reviewing drawings.
Travel: Required to travel to regional offices for meetings, training, and technical support.

Benefits and Compensation

The range for this position has been established at $142,080.00 - $200,000.00 and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, and retirement.

Schedule

This position will be posted until May 31st, 2026. To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

We are compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disability Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed.