Director of Estimating

About the role

The Director, Estimating will own estimating strategy, standards, and technology (including platforms such as InEight Estimate). They will lead and develop our existing estimating staff, establish standards, tools, and processes, and directly support a growing pipeline of federal EPC, design-build, and construction services opportunities across DOE/NNSA, DoD, USACE, and NAVFAC.

Responsibilities

• Own the estimating function end to end: process, tools, standards, and output quality.
• Lead, mentor, and upskill current estimating staff into multi-discipline, full-scope estimators; build the team as volume grows.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for fixed-price, T&M, and labor hour federal construction projects ranging from small task orders to multi-million-dollar design-build and EPC pursuits.
• Establish and enforce estimating standards, templates, and cost databases appropriate for federal construction markets. Drive continuous improvement in estimate accuracy, turn-around time, and bid-hit rate.
• Apply Davis-Bacon wage determinations accurately across project geographies and labor classifications. Price work across diverse project types including electrical infrastructure, mechanical systems, civil/site work, and specialty construction in secured, regulated, or mission-critical federal environments.
• Integrate estimating into the proposal development process from kickoff through submission, supporting gold team reviews and final pricing approvals. Develop pricing strategies including price-to-win analysis and competitive positioning.
• Drive alignment with project delivery teams during contract handoff to ensure estimates are executable and assumptions are clearly communicated. Bridge engineering and estimating by converting design intent into fully scoped, constructible estimates.
• Coverage of self-perform pricing across specialty disciplines (electrical, power delivery, civil, mechanical).
• Support pre-construction risk scoring and constructibility reviews.
• Travel up to 25% for site visits, proposal support, and client engagements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction estimating experience, including demonstrated experience leading and developing estimating teams.
• Experience with DOE/NNSA site construction, nuclear infrastructure, or high-security facility work.
• Background in EPC or design-build project delivery models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience accepted).
• Proficiency with estimating tools (InEight Estimate preferred, Bluebeam, HCSS, Sage Estimating, On-Screen Takeoff, RS Means, or equivalent).
• Active DOE Q, DOD Secret, or other federal clearance. Experience implementing or optimizing InEight Estimate or similar enterprise estimating systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain DOE or DoD security clearance preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of federal contracting regulations and best practices.
• Experience with project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays.
• Growth & Development: Ongoing training and development programs, career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Recognition & Financial Well-Being: Employee recognition and rewards program, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection).
• Family Support: Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families.