Director, Estimating
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 emergency, assist with estimate development.
Requirements
- Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years relevant mechanical construction industry experience is required.
- Minimum of 1 year construction operations supervisory, supervising estimating function.
- 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; able to foster cooperation across teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to leadership, clients, engineers, and project teams.
- 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
- Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran.
- Armed forces service medal veteran.
- Disability veteran.
Skills
- Project management.
- Leadership.
- Strategic planning.
- Technical proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Communication skills.
- Problem-solving.
- Industry knowledge.
- Technology adoption.
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.
Pay
The estimated salary range for this position is $142,080.00 - $200,000.00.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is not specified.