Director of Estimating

Director of Estimating
Location: Stamford, CT (In-Person Position)

Building and Land Technology (BLT) is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Estimating to lead and actively participate in all estimating efforts for complex mid- to high-rise residential and commercial office developments in Stamford, CT. This hands-on leadership role will oversee estimating operations while directly preparing, reviewing, and managing project estimates, budgets, subcontractor pricing, and cost analysis across multiple large-scale projects.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in ground-up construction estimating, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record managing high-value projects from early design through bid execution and project turnover.

Responsibilities of the Director of Estimating:

• Lead and oversee all estimating activities for residential and commercial construction projects.
• Personally prepare and review conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, GMPs, and bid proposals for major projects.
• Develop accurate estimates for materials, labor, equipment, subcontracts, and construction facilities for all contract types, including lump sum, negotiated, GMP, and time-and-material contracts.
• Lead the estimating department while remaining actively involved in day-to-day estimating responsibilities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, pricing analysis, scope reviews, and value engineering exercises for assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with development, construction, architecture, engineering, and project management teams to ensure budget alignment and project feasibility.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and industry partners.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation efforts, evaluate bids, analyze scope coverage, and negotiate pricing to ensure best overall project value.
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences, site visits, and design coordination meetings.
• Prepare and present cost estimates, budget updates, and project analyses to senior leadership and project teams.
• Oversee project bid status reporting and ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and bid documentation.
• Develop and maintain historical cost databases, benchmarking tools, and estimating systems to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor market conditions, labor trends, material escalation, and industry developments impacting project costs.
• Mentor and support estimating staff while establishing best practices, procedures, and quality standards across the department.
• Collaborate with operations and project management teams to support successful project execution.
• Balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on estimating production in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications of the Director of Estimating:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive estimating experience, preferably within large-scale residential, mixed-use, or commercial high-rise construction.
• Prior experience leading estimating teams strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to both lead estimating operations and independently produce detailed estimates for complex construction projects.
• Extensive experience preparing conceptual estimates, hard bids, GMPs, and value engineering analyses for ground-up developments.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, scheduling, and project sequencing.
• Advanced knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities with the ability to collaborate across departments and leadership levels.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and database systems.
• Experience working collaboratively with ownership, developers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and operations teams.

Benefits Offered to the Director of Estimating:

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Housing Discount at BLT Properties

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list, and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.

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