Director of Estimating – Life Sciences
Location
California
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$172.9K - $242.0K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director of Estimating – Life Sciences
Cumming Group
• 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.
Job Requirements
- BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
- 9 to 12 years in Cost & Commercial Management
- 5+ years leading client expectations and managing a business unit
- Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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