Sr. Director, Estimating, MC

Day & Zimmermann; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 192,700 - 231,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann, located in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a seasoned estimating leader to provide oversight for proposals across multiple markets. Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of estimating experience in EPC and a Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Engineering.

The role involves developing competitive proposals, leading teams, and enhancing estimating accuracy using advanced tools. A comprehensive benefits package and salary range of $192,700 - $231,240 are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of estimating experience in EPC, industrial, energy, and construction.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction for estimating teams.
• Develop execution-driven proposals balancing competitiveness and profitability.
• Improve estimate accuracy and project performance through data and analysis.

Skills

Estimating in EPC

Proposal development

SAP R/3

Primavera P6

Cost modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering or related field

Tools

Trimble WinEst

InEight

Aspen

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight, and technical direction estimating team supporting proposals and project execution activities across multiple markets.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Construction Management, and Business Development leadership to develop competitive, execution‑driven proposals that balance commercial competitiveness, risk mitigation, and profitability.
• Establish and govern estimating standards, procedures, tools, and processes across delivery models. Ensure estimating consistency, transparency, and scalability across all markets.
• Support project execution teams through estimate validation, change management, benchmarking, productivity analysis, and lessons learned integration to improve estimate accuracy and future project performance.
• Drive the maintaining and continuously improving estimating systems, labor productivity databases, historical cost data, unit rate libraries, and benchmarking tools to support accurate estimating and margin protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Engineering or related field of study.
• 12+ years of estimating experience in EPC, industrial, energy, and construction with a strong focus on proposal development.
• Good computer skills and proficiency using SAP R/3, Primavera P6 8.3, Win Estimator, and Microsoft Word Office Suite.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred.
• Proven experience estimating within EPC experience supporting maintenance, modification, and project portfolios.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a matrixed organization across multiple markets.
• Extensive experience supporting diverse markets, including Nuclear, Fossil, Renewables and Industrial.
• Strong understanding of commercial strategy, contract structures, proposal development, risk assessment, margin protection, and competitive positioning.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating methodologies, cost modeling, labor productivity analysis, historical cost databases, benchmarking, and project controls systems.
• Proven experience industrial construction estimating tools that are strong for EPC, heavy industrial, power, refinery, chemical, and large projects (i.e. Trimble WinEst, InEight, Aspen, etc.).

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $192,700 - $231,240. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

Benefits

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Walking.
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses fingers).
• Hearing.
• Talking.
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made.

Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.