Estimating Director – St. Louis, MO or Kansas City, MO

Job Description

About PARIC

Since 1979, PARIC has been a leader in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. As one of the largest, privately-held companies in the Midwest, we are committed to investing in our communities and building lasting client relationships.

At PARIC, our employees operate in alignment with our core values, ensuring a safe, client-focused approach that delivers excellence on every project. We hire top talent, provide cutting-edge tools and training and turn our clients’ visions into reality.

PARIC’s Core Values

POWER OF ONE TEAM – Because people are the force behind every success. We have unity in purpose and diversity in talent.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS – Because surpassing all expectations is so profoundly satisfying. This commitment to excellence extends to every employee and to every project.

ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY – Because we build more than buildings. We give our time, talents and resources to a range of community efforts.

DOING WHAT WE SAY – Because as the adage says: “You’re only as good as your word.” If we say something is going to happen, it will happen.

RELENTLESS EVOLUTION – Because if you’re not learning from your mistakes, you’re not growing. We embrace positive change, face challenges head-on and get even better with every project.

Position Overview:

As an Estimating Director, you will lead the Estimating department, overseeing all estimating staff and efforts across complex projects and scopes. You will be responsible for building and mentoring high-performing teams, ensuring quality and accuracy in all pricing deliverables, and supporting strategic preconstruction initiatives. This leadership role combines technical expertise with strategic planning and cross-functional coordination. You will provide oversight on all efforts, maintain estimating standards and databases, and help guide staffing and resource planning at the departmental level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform pricing efforts for large, complex projects, including risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Oversee all estimating staff and provide guidance, mentorship, and accountability across the team
• Produce and review estimates from Conceptual through Hard Bid/GMP phases across all Divisions, including MEP systems
• Understand and price General Requirements and General Conditions; review estimates produced by others
• Create, update, and review profitability plans
• Participate in client-facing sales presentations, interviews, and estimating deliverable reviews
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and industry relationships
• Implement buyout procedures; review Scope of Work exhibits and General Requirements
• Provide leadership in solving complex estimating and construction challenges with creative and client-aligned solutions
• Review constructability and demonstrate a deep understanding of complex construction practices and sequencing
• Ensure compliance with estimating standards; drive process improvements and technology initiatives
• Maintain the company’s cost database and research market trends to support escalation forecasting and client communication
• Develop and execute subcontracting strategies including diversity, geographic reach, and self-perform planning
• Assist VP with staffing strategy, hiring, and team development
• Coordinate departmental people/resource needs with executive leadership; communicate risks and updates proactively
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Required:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, or related construction leadership
• Deep expertise in all CSI Divisions, MEP systems, and unit pricing strategies
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and mentoring estimating professionals
• Strong communication and executive presence in client and internal settings
• Advanced proficiency with estimating tools and cost databases

Preferred:
• Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary estimating teams
• Strategic mindset and ability to improve processes and workflows
• Proven ability to support staffing strategy and organizational planning
• Familiarity with market trend analysis and escalation forecasting

Why Join Us?

• We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.