Director of Estimating – Life Sciences

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Consult with executive-level clients, highlighting the services that have established Cumming as an industry leader by prioritizing client needs.

• Expand service offerings to current clients by delivering solutions to their challenges and generating new revenue streams.

• Actively engage in the recruitment and development of a diverse and talented workforce.

• Collaborate with other Cumming service line leaders to provide clients with an integrated project approach, differentiating Cumming from its competitors.

• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate professional services agreements.

• Ensure quality assurance for cost estimates before submission to clients.

• Offer recommendations to Cumming senior leadership on cost management operations, along with setting company, regional, and sector goals.

• Supervise the quality of team outputs and coach for outstanding performance.

• Aggressively drive revenue growth across diverse service offerings or markets.

• Responsible for fiscal performance aligning with company objectives.

• Deliver timely business reports for forecasts and other requirements.

• Analyze company results and P&L for the area of responsibility, providing reports to senior management.

• Mentor and guide team development.

• Approve invoices and coordinate with Finance & Accounting on accounts receivable.

• Develop strategies for business development and marketing.

• Provide organizational leadership within the area of responsibility.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

• 9 to 12 years of experience in Cost & Commercial Management.

• Over 5 years of experience in leading client expectations and managing a business unit.

• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE, or an equivalent qualification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• 401(k) Matching

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Short and long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program