The Director of Cost Estimating oversees estimating and project efforts, guiding projects from business development through to contract finalization. This role serves as a subject matter expert on estimating techniques, processes, and systems. Additionally, the Director is responsible for establishing the department’s budget and staffing to align with the business plan. In this leadership position, mentoring junior estimators and fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, benchmarking, and effective problem-solving are essential.

Your Impact:

• Lead all aspects in the development of cost estimates such as Conceptual, Programmatic, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Value Engineering.

• Leading/Supporting multiple estimates within a region of offices.

• Calculate project hours required for all associated work with the project; consult with teams and various disciplines to validate man hours.

• Recalculate estimates in response to any client changes in project scope and specifications.

• Complete final cost estimate of projects after final determination of scope and any other factors that may impact overall cost.

• Manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback.

• Lead efforts for development of cost estimating process, utilizing existing tools and processes as a springboard.

• Develop estimation strategy, establish & implement “Best Practices” to enhance service performance.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction, or related field.

• Experience in Architecture & Engineering services provided to school districts, universities, cities & counties.

• Strong management, leadership, problem solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to lead multiple cost estimates concurrently.

• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong desire to grow a team in an entrepreneurial organization.

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case.   The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below.

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.