Director, Estimating (Electrical)

About the Role

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected by our top‑10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, a diverse project portfolio, and double‑digit year‑over‑year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless.

Responsibilities

• Consult executive‑level existing clientele, showcasing services that have made Cumming an industry leader by consistently prioritizing client needs.
• Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions to their issues and developing new revenue‑generating business.
• Actively participate in recruitment and development of diverse and talented team members.
• Partner with other Cumming service line leaders to provide an integrated project approach to clients and set Cumming apart from competitors.
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.
• Provide quality assurance to cost estimates before submittal to clients.
• Offer suggestions to Cumming senior leadership on cost‑management operations as well as company, regional, and sector goal setting.
• Oversee quality of team output and coach for excellent performance.
• Vigorously grow revenue in diverse service offerings or markets.
• Accountable for fiscal performance in accordance with company goals.
• Provide timely business reporting for forecasts and other required summaries.
• Interpret company results and P&L for area of responsibility and report to senior management.
• Mentor and lead team development.
• Approve invoices and pursue accounts receivable with F&A.
• Set strategy for business development and marketing.
• Provide organizational leadership in area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Emerging leadership skills and client responsiveness.
• Proactive influence on changes, thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals.
• Ability to identify and drive accountabilities and nurture regional/global team member and client relationships.
• Experience with resources to keep current and network externally.
• Solid managerial abilities and proven business development growth skills.

Preferred Education & Experience

• BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 12+ years in Electrical Cost & Commercial Management; 5+ years leading client expectations and managing a business unit.
• Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $165,900.00 – $232,233.37 per year. In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with matching, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short and Long‑term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Cumming Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in its personnel policies and practices.