Director of Estimating – Life Sciences

Cumming Group

Remote Director of Estimating leading estimating efforts for a high-profile life sciences client at Cumming Group. Driving client engagement and business development in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $172,900 - $242,033 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cost and Commercial Management, with a strong focus on client relationship management, business development, and team leadership. Proven ability to interpret financial results and drive revenue growth while ensuring quality assurance in project delivery.

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Cost & Commercial ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development StrategyTeam Leadership & MentoringFinancial Reporting & P&L Analysis

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationFee Proposal PreparationNegotiation of Professional Services AgreementsRevenue Growth StrategiesQuality Assurance Processes

Soft Skills

Coaching for PerformanceOrganizational LeadershipClient Needs Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

MRICSAssocRICSCCPCEPCPE

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCommercial ManagementProject ManagementFiscal PerformanceDiverse Service Offerings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program