Estimating Director, Offsite Modular Construction

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McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are seeking an Estimating Director for our Offsite Modular Construction team to lead McKinstry's offsite manufacturing estimating function. This is a seasoned M/E/P estimating leader who can define how modular and offsite construction is priced y will establish the function, create the policies and standard operating procedures, develop the tools and systems, and directly support estimating across all offsite and modular project pursuits and build systems that include incorporation of improvements from prior projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Establish and Manage the Offsite Modular Estimating Function:
• Create policy, governance, and procedures to ensure manufacturing-related considerations (including but not limited to value stream design, learning impacts, supply chain optimization) are incorporated into estimates.
• Develop estimation strategy and build team.
• Lead the evolution of the estimating platform from current state to future state, including responsibility for integrating estimating tools with ERP and enterprise systems, while navigating ambiguity, system limitations, and the evolving operational maturity of the business.
• Adapt existing tools, or develop new tools and infrastructure to holistically incorporate manufacturing considerations into cost estimates.
• Develop Manufacturing Program Cost Estimates.
• Manage multi-discipline estimating teams and support resources
• Maintain cross functional communication across key Business Unit stakeholders

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction estimating, with significant tenure estimating modular, prefabricated, or offsite construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience building or leading an estimating department, function, or team in a modular construction or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of offsite and modular construction delivery models, modular factory production processes, and hybrid construction approaches.
• Proven track record estimating complex products and programs exceeding $200M, including mechanical, plumbing, sheet metal, electrical, controls, structural and general construction scopes.
• Experience authoring policies, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks for estimating or construction functions.
• Strong executive communication skills: comfortable presenting strategy, estimates, and recommendations to C-suite and client leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint) and estimating software platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in construction.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out‑of‑pocket maximums

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• Mc Kinstry Moves  onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

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