Director, Estimating
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Job Location:
Bradenton, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Details
Description
The Director of Estimating leads the companys estimating function across all branch locations ensuring the delivery of accurate timely and competitive estimates for waterproofing façade restoration concrete repair and building envelope projects. This leader is responsible for building a high-performing cross-functional estimating team within a matrixed organization. Endeavors to align estimating practices with the companys core values: Safety Respect Collaboration Growth and Leadership.
This role works closely with branch managers operations and business development to support project pursuits drive consistency across regions and contribute to long-term strategic success.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic & Departmental Leadership
- Lead and oversee all estimating personnel across multiple branches.
- Develop and implement standardized estimating processes tools and best practices.
- Participate in strategic planning and collaborate with leadership on pursuit strategies and revenue targets.
Multi-Branch Oversight
- Coordinate and support estimating teams in various regional offices.
- Ensure consistency and quality of estimating outputs across all locations.
- Monitor and manage team workload bid schedules and estimate delivery timelines.
- Provide functional leadership to the regional estimating managers and professionals across the waterproofing division.
Operational Excellence
- Review project documents perform risk assessments and lead major estimate efforts when required.
- Oversee the maintenance of historical cost data and production metrics.
- Collaborate with operations to ensure accurate handoffs and budget alignment.
- Drive and promote Valcourt Sales and Estimating Tollgate process throughout all regions.
- Leverage to drive estimating and bidding process adherence.
- Work to better standardize bid review operating rhythm across the division regardless of region or geography; work with teams to drive project close rigor in order to capture as executed production figures for future bidding accuracy.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a trusted partner to sub-contractors clients architects and engineers.
- Work with procurement and field leadership to ensure subcontractor and vendor relationships support bid coverage and cost certainty.
- Provide high-level oversight on preconstruction deliverables and client-facing proposals.
Team Development & Culture
- Hire train and develop a high-performing team of estimators across the organization.
- Promote a culture of safety-first mutual respect and continuous growth.
- Facilitate team collaboration through regular meetings shared learning opportunities and inter-branch communication.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirement | Details |
Education | Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or related field |
Experience | 10 years in construction estimating 5 years in leadership |
Industry Expertise | Waterproofing restoration façade repair structural concrete sealants |
Technology | Proficient in Procore Sage Estimating Bluebeam On-Screen Takeoff HeavyBid or equivalent |
Travel | Occasional travel (2035%) to support regional branches |
CORE VALUES IN ACTION
Core Value | What It Looks Like in This Role |
Safety | Promote safety-first thinking in all project estimates and planning assumptions |
Respect | Lead with empathy integrity and fairnessinternally and externally |
Collaboration | Foster open communication and teamwork across departments and branches |
Growth | Support professional development and drive improvement in processes tools and team skills |
Leadership | Model accountability inspire performance and develop the next generation of preconstruction leaders |
PERFORMANCE METRICS (KPI DASHBOARD OVERVIEW)
KPI | Target |
Bid Hit Rate | 2535% (awarded vs. submitted) |
Estimate Accuracy | Within 510% of actual cost |
Proposal Turnaround Time | 10 business days (average) |
Team Retention Rate | 90% annually |
Cross-Branch Standardization | 100% adoption of tools & processes |
Backlog Contribution | Meet or exceed quarterly target |
Client Satisfaction | 90% positive feedback |
Sub/Vendor Quote Coverage | 3 qualified quotes per trade per bid |
Process Improvements | Minimum 2 implemented annually |
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Annual bonus structure tied to KPIs
- Health dental vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
