Estimating Director jobs in the United States

Join our client's team as the Director of Estimating and play a pivotal role in the company’s success. Our client is a leading organization with a strong focus on excellence and innovation.

Primary Function:

As the Director of Estimating, you will be a key player in planning, coordinating, supervising, and actively participating in the company's estimating program. This role will involve providing technical and administrative direction to ensure the achievement of corporate objectives, reporting directly to the VP of the Tender Department.

Location:

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Boston.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree (4 years) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent.

- 10 or more years of experience in a similar role, estimating, cost control, and construction engineering within the heavy civil construction and foundation industry.

- Proficiency in estimating techniques, cost control, interpreting computerized cost data, and essential systems.

- Proficiency in using HCSS Heavy Bid and Excel.

- Previous experience working with Oracle Primavera P6.

- Excellent organizational, supervisory, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.

- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Activities and Responsibilities:

1. Establishment of Policies: Develop overall estimating department policy and direction within the corporate objectives guided by the President.

2. Department Management: Manage and administer department functions, including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, and performance evaluations.

3. Collaboration and Strategy: Collaborate with corporate and project management to determine the types of projects to bid, strategies, and techniques.

4. Engagement Meetings: Attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in post-bid meetings to discuss and negotiate the scope of work.

5. Solution Recommendations: Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of resources.

6. Estimate Package Assistance: Participate in reviewing and assisting in the preparation of final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness before formal quotation and presentation.

7. Proposal Development: Contribute to the development of proposals and presentations.

8. Presentations and Sales: Participate in presentations to other corporate managers and clients and may be responsible for closing the "sale” as a member of the corporate management team.

9. Contract Negotiation: Provide administrative and technical direction in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required.

10. Supervision: Supervise the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.

11. Flexibility: Perform additional assignments as directed by the President or Executive Vice President.

If you’re an experienced and dedicated professional looking to join a dynamic and growing organization, we invite you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Suffolk County, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person