Job Description

Director of Estimating

Location options: Sioux Center, IA; Sioux Falls, SD; or Omaha, NE

A growing industrial electrical, controls, and automation contractor is hiring a Director of Estimating to lead and modernize its estimating function across multiple business lines. This is a key strategic role for an experienced leader who enjoys building teams, strengthening processes, and using data and technology to win the right work.

In this position, you will set the vision for estimating, coach and develop estimating leaders, and partner closely with operations and business development to deliver accurate, timely, and compelling proposals on complex industrial projects.

What you’ll do

• Set the long-term direction for the estimating group, with a focus on consistency, accuracy, and operational excellence.
• Lead and mentor estimating lane leaders, creating alignment across different types of work and locations.
• Drive the adoption of modern estimating tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies (including AI enabled tools) to improve speed and accuracy.
• Partner with project, operations, and client facing leaders to shape clear win strategies and ensure proposals tell a strong story.
• Oversee resource planning and workload balancing across multiple estimating “lanes” to support changing market demands.
• Maintain and refine tools, templates, historical data, and training materials to support high quality, repeatable outcomes.

Who you are

• Strategic leader who can connect big picture direction with day-to-day execution.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and introducing better processes and tools.
• Strong coach and mentor who enjoys developing leaders and building high performing teams.
• Detail oriented and quality driven, with a strong focus on client service and accuracy.
• Highly collaborative and able to work across departments and locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or an Associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant estimating experience.
• Deep experience in at least one of the following: industrial construction, industrial automation, prefabrication and manufacturing, operational technology, or maintenance and support projects.
• Strong proficiency with estimating software and comfort using data to drive decisions.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring professionals in estimating, preconstruction, or project management.
• Professional certifications such as CPE, CFPE, or PMP are a plus but not required.

Location and travel

• This role can sit in Sioux Center, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, or Omaha, NE.
• Travel will vary based on business needs, typically in the 2–25 percent range for key meetings and occasional site or office visits.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive Compensation DOE
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and a culture that encourages true work life balance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Access to career development, coaching, and advancement opportunities.

How to apply

If you’re an experienced estimating or preconstruction leader who enjoys building people, systems, and strategy, please apply directly through LinkedIn with your resume and a brief note on your leadership experience in industrial environments.

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