Director, Estimating

Job Description Job Description Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering Innovations. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals. At the Construction Group level, lead and facilitate all estimating operations. Oversee people, processes, and systems to ensure efficient, accurate, and cost-effective estimating practices across the organization. Principal Duties and Accountabilities: 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. Creates and assigns developmental projects for estimating teams across the Construction group. Monitor overall workload, output quality, and performance of regional estimating operations. In partnership with the Vice Presidents of Project Development, the Director of Information Technology, and Regional Estimating Managers, establish and oversee the department budget for hardware and software. Coordinate software training with Regional Estimating Managers. Stay current on industry software, hardware, and best practices; propose and implement improvements as needed. Assist with estimate development when required. Job Scope: Routinely collaborates with Vice Presidents of Project Development and corporate/regional Vice Presidents of Operations to support company objectives with a “one team” approach. Management Responsibility: Supervisor – responsible for hiring, performance management and pay administration for subordinates. List supervised positions: Estimators Acts as a project manager – management of a project team, on which the individuals comprising the team may vary by project. Education: 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. Experience : Minimum of 7 years relevant mechanical construction industry experience is required. Minimum of 1 year construction operations supervisory, supervising estimating function. Knowledge, skills, and abilities : Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems Knowledge of mechanical construction operations, principles and project life cycle. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel. PowerPoint, and internet research tools. Demonstrated leadership ability with success managing teams in a fast-paced. Shifting-priority environment. Strong collaboration skills; able to foster cooperation across teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to leadership, clients, engineers, and project teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of current industry technologies and ability to lead adoption of new systems and tools. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities. Physical and/or travel demands The Estimating Director role requires prolonged sitting and frequent use of computer, including keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Visual acuity is essential for reviewing drawings. Travel to regional offices for meetings, training and technical support is required. Benefits and Compensation: The range for this position has been established at $142,080.00 - $200,000.00 and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, and retirement. This position will be posted until May 31, 2026. To apply, please visit -postings/. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status. U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. U.S.Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the generalnatureand level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Powered by JazzHR gZn7nCvq9o