Director, Estimating

U.S. Engineering; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 142,080 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Job summary

A leading mechanical contracting firm in the U.S. seeks a Director of Estimating to provide leadership and support for the estimating department. This role requires at least 7 years of relevant industry experience and strong knowledge of HVAC systems. Responsibilities include guiding teams, managing projects, and implementing estimating tools. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant mechanical construction industry experience is required.
• Minimum of 1 year construction operations supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial guidance to Regional Managers of Estimating and/or Chief Estimator(s).
• Support executive leadership related to the Estimating department.
• Evaluate, implement and maintain estimating software and tools.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in estimating practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems

Knowledge of mechanical construction operations and project life cycle

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Demonstrated leadership ability

Strong collaboration skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of current industry technologies

Education

Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Overview

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering Innovations. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities

• 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.
• Creates and assigns developmental projects for estimating teams across the Construction group.
• Monitor 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.
• Assist with estimate development when required.

Job Scope

Routinely collaborates with Vice Presidents of Project Development and corporate/regional Vice Presidents of Operations to support company objectives with a “one team” approach.

Management Responsibility

• Supervisor – responsible for hiring, performance management and pay administration for subordinates. List supervised positions: Estimators
• Acts as a project manager – management of a project team, on which the individuals comprising the team may vary by project.

Education

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years relevant mechanical construction industry experience is required.
• Minimum of 1 year construction operations supervisory, supervising estimating function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Physical and/or Travel Demands

The Estimating Director role requires prolonged sitting and frequent use of computer, including keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Visual acuity is essential for reviewing drawings. Travel to regional offices for meetings, training and technical support is required.

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.

This position will be posted until April 30, 2026. 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.

U.S. Engineering is 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.

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

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. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.