Director, Estimating

Linesight$125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in leadership roles on large-scale projects
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
  • Chartered member of a recognized construction society (SCSI/RICS)
  • Strong client relationship and business development skills
  • Passionate about mentoring and developing team members

Responsibilities

  • Engage new and existing clients to foster partnerships and trust
  • Define project scope and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Oversee project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resources
  • Elevate project management capabilities through standardization and automation
  • Lead and mentor project management teams on improvement techniques
  • Assign tasks and ensure effective team communication
  • Serve as primary contact for clients and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career progression and skillset expansion
  • Mentorship and support from industry leaders
  • Empowerment to take charge of your role
  • Participation in business strategy development
  • Focus on building lasting relationships with clients and teams
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Director, Estimating, you will lead highly experienced teams & be responsible for managing all aspects of client development & oversight of large-scale projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves strategic planning, growth, team leadership, risk management, and effective communication with stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The opportunity will build on your vast industry experience which will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and given the tools to grow. You will also be involved in and contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Development:

  • Use your client relationship & business development skills to engage new clients as well as repeat projects with existing clients through partnership and trust
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with your team internally & the client senior management and stakeholders.
  • Oversee comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Be an advocate for elevating our project management capabilities through standardisation and automation across the project.

Team Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage project teams on continuous improvement techniques and standard methods for reporting results, including project managers, cost managers, engineers, schedulers, safety mangers & more.
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities and ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project & Program Delivery by all project participants on all projects.
  • Assist with the recruitment process for further expansion & growth

Budget and Cost Management:

  • Oversee comprehensive project budgets.
  • Monitor project costs and implement cost control measures to ensure financial efficiency & address any discrepancies.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain strong relationships and provide regular updates on project progress.
  • Ensure client satisfaction at every stage of the project, ensuring that key actions are taken to resolve issues as required

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Have experience in large scale projects with higher levels of leadership and people management
  • Have a degree or comparable experience in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or another construction related discipline
  • Are Chartered or a member of a registered constriction affiliate board/ society (SCSI/RICS)
  • Have a passion for building a global team and developing and encouraging your employees through mentoring, coaching, and training on new techniques
  • Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

 

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At Linesight, job opportunities abound for those looking to push the boundaries of their professional capabilities. Linesight is dedicated to helping some of the most well-known companies around the world achieve efficiency and effectiveness through expert project management. Transform projects and industries by leveraging Linesight's deep industry knowledge combined with a commitment to innovation and leadership. Linesight stands at the forefront of the industry, providing a unique blend of technical expertise and innovative thinking. Engage with a diverse team of professionals to navigate complex challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients worldwide.

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