Our client is an established, highly respected regional commercial general building contractor with a long track record of consistent market success. Built on a culture of camaraderie, open communication, and individual autonomy, the firm operates without corporate hierarchy or cubicles—every team member has a dedicated private office, direct access to executive leadership, and a true seat at the decision-making table.
This position offers a rare succession opportunity: the incoming Director will partner with an esteemed, retiring leader during a structured transition period before fully assuming head of department responsibilities. The firm is positioned for manageable, steady growth, making this an ideal role for an ambitious leader who values long-term stability, direct strategic influence, and a high-trust working environment.
General Description
Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Estimating will oversee preconstruction cost management, quantity take-offs, and competitive bid deliveries. The Director will serve as a key strategic partner across design, client, and project management teams to steer preconstruction strategy, refine pricing models, and support the company's long-term goals.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
- Department & Succession Leadership: Lead estimating workflows while mastering the firm's established operations during a structured transition period alongside retiring leadership.
- Preconstruction & Strategic Input: Participate in project design and planning meetings, providing critical input on value engineering, phasing, and cost control.
- Bid Preparation & Management: Oversee comprehensive bid processes—including quantity take-offs, scope evaluation, RFI issuance, and trade pricing—for both hard-bid and negotiated projects.
- Subcontractor Collaboration: Cultivate and expand strong relationships with regional trade contractors and suppliers to ensure complete scope coverage and competitive pricing.
- Project Hand-Off: Conduct structured turnover meetings with Project Managers and Field Superintendents to review bid documents, qualifications, and execution plans.
- Estimating Systems Maintenance: Continually analyze historical cost data, update rate databases, and refine estimating tools to maintain market competitiveness.
Education and / or Experience
- Significant experience leading or managing competitive construction estimating processes for commercial or light industrial projects.
- Strong background in quantity take-offs, subcontractor bid evaluation, and value engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a close-knit, multi-disciplinary environment alongside executives, project managers, and trade partners.
- Practical, solution-oriented mindset—valuing real-world construction knowledge, track record, and field awareness alongside formal background.
- High level of professional integrity, self-direction, and interest in long-term career stability.
Submit resume in confidence to:
mike@keystonensf.com