Sr Director and Chief Estimator

CRB; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Estimating to lead innovative project estimating initiatives. This role involves developing and implementing standards, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and providing leadership across estimating functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors, with a strong focus on life sciences projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and excellence, where you can make a significant impact on project success and drive collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Industry.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and estimating practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative estimating standards and processes.
• Drive continuous learning and improvement in estimating practices.

Skills

Project Management

Estimating Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

College Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Timberline (Sage Estimating)

OnScreen Takeoff

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Director of Estimating must be an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual who shall possess the skills required to successfully develop and execute estimating tasks, deliverables, be a collaborative team player, and shall be a strong leader to drive collaboration amongst all groups within CRB. She/he creates brand differentiation and pre-eminence for CRB in the market by working with teams to drive and support project estimating expertise, excellence, and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative / disruptive project estimating standards, processes and solutions across CRB.
• Drive a culture of continuous estimating learning and improvement that maximizes CRB’s risk/reward value proposition.
• Creation and ownership of strategy and priorities of CRB estimating expertise and specialty differentiation and drive this throughout CRB’s business.
• Develop and manage CRB’s commercial project estimating standards and processes.
• Drive design and construction estimating and cost awareness mindset into CRB’s culture.
• Provide project estimating leadership across CRB.
• Ensure project estimating training is embedded into CRB’s career path and develop our staff.
• Recruit and support staffing the Corporate Estimating Team.
• Perform or participate in estimating staff employee performance reviews.
• Develop annual business plan for Estimating.
• Approval of estimating department costs (software, expense reports, etc.).
• Actively participate on the Risk Committee for proposals.
• Capably function as a Lead Estimator when workload requires.
• Collaborate with Directors of Cost Control, Planning/Scheduling, Project Management to coordinate LEAN integrated design and construction processes and work practices.

Qualifications

• College Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing architecture, engineering, and construction processes.
• Integrated Project Delivery experience, a plus.
• Life Science Design and Construction experience.
• Previous project management and/or pre-construction experience.
• Possess strong understanding of the project (and estimate) lifecycles.
• Understand project logistics and project schedules.
• Able to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Able to work effectively and make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Possess conceptual and detailed estimating skills.
• Understanding standard design and construction details and drawings.
• Individual must be self-motivated and possess strong communication/interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of estimating practices and procedures including software input and data manipulation utilizing estimating software such as Timberline (Sage Estimating) and OnScreen Takeoff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with the following types of projects: Life Science Projects, Industrial Projects, Commercial Projects.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

CRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.