Director of Construction Estimating
About the role
Lincoln Contracting & Equipment Co. is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Construction Estimating to lead our construction estimating function and support the company's continued growth. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for overseeing the entire estimating process—from evaluating potential projects and developing bid strategies through final proposal submission, contract award, and project handoff. The ideal candidate is an experienced construction estimating leader who understands that successful estimating is about more than developing numbers. You will help determine which projects we pursue, how we price them, how we manage risk, and how we position the company for profitable growth. You will work closely with executive leadership, operations, project management, engineering, fabrication, purchasing, field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Estimating Function: Provide overall leadership and direction for the construction estimating department; Establish and maintain consistent estimating processes, standards, procedures, and best practices; Lead estimates from initial project review through bid submission and project handoff; Evaluate potential projects and make recommendations regarding project pursuit; Establish estimating priorities based on project value, strategic importance, resources, capacity, and probability of award; Oversee major, complex, and high-value estimates; Ensure estimates are accurate, complete, competitive, and profitable.
- Drive Accurate and Profitable Bids: Review drawings, specifications,