Estimating Director — Tech-Driven Project Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Innovations is seeking a seasoned Estimating Director to lead nationwide estimating operations, oversee processes and systems, and drive cost-effective practices across the organization.

You will guide regional managers, implement strategic initiatives, and manage the department budget while aligning with company goals. The role requires deep HVAC and mechanical construction knowledge, strong leadership, and experience with Vector databases and estimating software.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

HVAC knowledge

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Equivalent training/experience

Tools

Estimating software

Vector database

Job description

U.S. Engineering Innovations is seeking a seasoned Estimating Director to lead nationwide estimating operations, oversee processes and systems, and drive cost-effective practices across the organization.

You will guide regional managers, implement strategic initiatives, and manage the department budget while aligning with company goals. The role requires deep HVAC and mechanical construction knowledge, strong leadership, and experience with Vector databases and estimating software.