Estimating Director, Offsite Modular Construction

Estimating Director, Offsite Modular Construction

Location WA - Seattle

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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services

• engineering and design

• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are seeking an Estimating Director for our Offsite Modular Construction team to lead McKinstry's offsite manufacturing estimating function. This is a seasoned M/E/P estimating leader who can define how modular and offsite construction is priced at scale. They will establish the function, create the policies and standard operating procedures, develop the tools and systems, and directly support estimating across all offsite and modular project pursuits and build systems that include incorporation of improvements from prior projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Establish and Manage the Offsite Modular Estimating Function:

• Create policy, governance, and procedures to ensure manufacturing-related considerations (including but not limited to value stream design, learning impacts, supply chain optimization) are incorporated into estimates.

• Develop estimation strategy and build team.

• Lead the evolution of the estimating platform from current‑state to future‑state, including responsibility for integrating estimating tools with ERP and enterprise systems, while navigating ambiguity, system limitations, and the evolving operational maturity of the business.

• Adapt existing tools, or develop new tools and infrastructure to holistically incorporate manufacturing considerations into cost estimates.

• Develop Manufacturing Program Cost Estimates.

• Manage multi-discipline estimating teams and support resources

• Maintain cross functional communication across key Business Unit stakeholders

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction estimating, with significant tenure estimating modular, prefabricated, or offsite construction projects.

• Demonstrated experience building or leading an estimating department, function, or team in a modular construction or manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of offsite and modular construction delivery models, modular factory production processes, and hybrid construction approaches.

• Proven track record estimating complex products and programs exceeding $200M, including mechanical, plumbing, sheet metal, electrical, controls, structural and general construction scopes.

• Experience authoring policies, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks for estimating or construction functions.

• Strong executive communication skills: comfortable presenting strategy, estimates, and recommendations to C-suite and client leadership.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and estimating software platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in construction.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay

• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.

• Transgender inclusive benefits

• Commuter benefits

• Pet insurance

• “Building Good” paid community service time.

• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.

• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.  

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career. 

The pay range for this position is $147,300 - $222,500 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. _ _

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is _ _ contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks. _ _

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role. _ _

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