Director, Estimating (69763) at Valcourt

Bradenton, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Leadership, Construction Management, Collaboration, Safety, Risk Assessment, Team Development, Communication, Project Management, Budgeting, SalesForce.com, Procore, Sage Estimating, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, HeavyBid

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: VALCOURT EXTERIOR FL BDN - Bradenton, FL 34203 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Construction The Director of Estimating leads the company’s 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 company’s 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 SalesForce.com 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 Bachelor’s 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 (20–35%) 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 fairness—internally 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 ≥ 25–35% (awarded vs. submitted) Estimate Accuracy Within ±5–10% 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

Responsibilities

The Director of Estimating leads the estimating function across all branch locations, ensuring accurate and timely estimates for various construction projects. This role involves strategic leadership, multi-branch oversight, operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and team development.