We9re hiring a Director of Estimating to lead estimating efforts for a high-profile life sciences client. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience estimating pharmaceutical or life sciences construction projects, with the ability to develop estimates from early conceptual design through detailed construction documents. If you9re looking to work on complex, cutting-edge projects with a collaborative team, we9d love to hear from you.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Consult executive level existing clientele, showcasing the services that have made Cumming an industry leader by consistently making client needs top priority.
- Increase services to existing clientele by providing solutions to their issues and develop new revenue generating business.
- Actively participate in the recruitment and development of diverse and talented team members.
- Partner with other Cumming service line leaders with the goal of providing an integrated project approach to clients and setting Cumming apart from competitors.
- Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.
- Provide quality assurance to cost estimates before submittal to clients.
- Provide 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 offering or markets.
- Accountable for fiscal performance in accordance with company goals.
- Provides timely business reporting for forecasts, and others as required.
- Interprets company results and P&L for area of responsibility and provides reporting to senior management.
- Mentors and leads team development.
- Approves invoices and pursues, with F&A, Accounts receivable.
- Sets strategy for business development and marketing.
- Provide organizational leadership in area of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills Required:- Emerging leadership skills and client responsiveness.
- Provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs.
- Proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals.
- Identify and drive accountabilities.
- Nurture regional/global team member and client relationships.
- Identify resources to keep current and network externally.
- Mentor/develop key team members (may be outside the chain of command).
- Demonstrate solid managerial abilities.
- Proven business development growth skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
Experience: 9 to 12 years in Cost & Commercial Management; 5+ years leading client expectations and managing a business unit.
Preferred Certification: Professional accreditation - MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent
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The salary range for this full-time role is $172,900.00-$242,033.37 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate9s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.
In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
