Sr Director and Chief Estimator

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.Job DescriptionThe Director of Estimating must be an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual who shall possess the skills required to successfully develop and execute estimating tasks, deliverables, be a collaborative team player, and shall be a strong leader to drive collaboration amongst all groups within CRB. She/he creates brand differentiation and pre-eminence for CRB in the market by working with teams to drive and support project estimating expertise, excellence, and standardization.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement innovative / disruptive project estimating standards, processes and solutions across CRBDrive a culture of continuous estimating learning and improvement that maximize CRB’s risk/reward value propositionCreation and ownership of strategy and priorities of CRB estimating expertise and specialty differentiation and drive this throughout CRB’s business.Develop and manage CRB’s commercial project estimating standards and processesDrive design and construction estimating and cost awareness mindset into CRB’s cultureProvide project estimating leadership across CRBEnsure project estimating training is embedded into CRB’s career path and develop of our staffRecruiting and support staffing the Corporate Estimating Team.Perform or participate in estimating staff employee performance reviewsDevelop annual business plan for Estimating.Approval of estimating department costs (software, expense reports, etc.)Actively participate on the Risk Committee for proposals.Capably function as a Lead Estimator when workload requires.Collaborate with Directors of Cost Control, Planning/Scheduling, Project Management to coordinate LEAN integrated design and construction processes and work practicesQualificationsQualificationsCollege Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience.10+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction IndustryDemonstrated success in managing architecture, engineering, and construction processesIntegrated Project Delivery experience, a plusLife Science Design and Construction experiencePrevious project management and/or pre-construction experience.Possess strong understanding of the project (and estimate) lifecycles.Understand project logistics and project schedulesAble to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired resultsAble to work effectively and make decisions under tight deadlines.Possess conceptual and detailed estimating skills.Understanding standard design and construction details and dividual must be self-motivated and possess strong communication/interpersonal skills.Knowledge of estimating practices and procedures including software input and data manipulation utilizing estimating software such as Timberline (Sage Estimating) and OnScreen Takeoff.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)Experience with the following types of projects:o Life Science Projectso Commercial ProjectsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.CRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/VCRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17