Who We Are
Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm founded by career telecom and construction professionals. We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.
At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:
- Safety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.
- Quality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best-in-industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.
We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.
The Opportunity
The Director of Estimating is responsible for leading all estimating functions for large-scale underground infrastructure projects across telecommunications, data center development, utilities, and renewable energy markets. This position provides strategic leadership for preconstruction and estimating operations, ensuring the development of accurate, competitive, and executable cost estimates for complex projects throughout the United States.
The Director of Estimating will oversee estimating teams supporting Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), FTTX, long-haul fiber, metro fiber, data center interconnect infrastructure, early site utility development, electric utility underground construction, and renewable energy infrastructure projects. The role is accountable for establishing estimating standards, driving process improvements, developing pricing strategies, and implementing best practices utilizing TrimbleB2W Estimate Enterprise Edition.
This position partners closely with Operations, Business Development, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Sales and Executive Leadership to support profitable growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead all estimating and preconstruction activities across telecommunications, data center, utility, and renewable energy markets.
- Develop estimating strategies, pricing models, and bid pursuit plans that support company growth objectives.
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing estimating organization.
- Review and approve major estimates, proposals, and bid submissions.
- Develop conceptual, budgetary, and definitive estimates for complex infrastructure projects.
- Establish estimating standards, processes, and quality control procedures.
- Lead risk analysis, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
- Maintain enterprise cost databases, productivity benchmarks, and estimating metrics.
- Serve as the organizational leader for Trimble B2W Estimate Enterprise Edition, including governance, training, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with operations teams to analyze estimate-to-actual performance and improve estimating accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive estimating experience in telecommunications, underground utilities, heavy civil, data center infrastructure, or renewable energy construction.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing estimating or preconstruction teams.
- Strong experience with design-build, EPC, CMAR, and traditional delivery methods.
- Advanced proficiency with Trimble B2W Estimate Enterprise Edition.
- Strong leadership, communication, financial, and strategic planning skills.
Success Measures
- Estimate accuracy and estimate-to-actual performance.
- Bid win rates and revenue growth support.
- Gross margin performance of awarded projects.
- Development and retention of estimating personnel.
- Continuous improvement of estimating systems and processes.
Additional Information
Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Salary, + Bonus - based on experience
Schedule: Day Shift:Monday - Friday
Travel Requirements: 0% - 5%
Role Openings: 1
Target Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer
Interview Process
- Recruiter Screen
- 2nd Interview with Director of HR
- Final Interview with The Chief Revenue Officer
- Conditional offer upon successful background check
Equal Opportunity Employer
Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodation
Glass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact us at [email protected].
We love building our team directly! At this time, we are only considering direct applications from candidates. We respectfully ask recruiting agencies not to reach out.
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