Director of Cost Engineering

Director of Estimating

Redwood City, CA

$180,000 - $200,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Options

Are you an ambitious Estimating or Cost Engineering leader looking to step up into a Director-level role and take ownership of a critical function within a rapidly growing construction business?

This is a rare opportunity to lead and develop the Cost Engineering and Estimating department within an innovative residential construction company, taking responsibility for the team, processes, systems and overall cost strategy.

You will work closely with senior leadership across Construction, Design, Engineering, Procurement and Operations, helping improve cost certainty, drive commercial performance and build the infrastructure required to support continued growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has already built strong estimating leadership experience and is now ready to take the next step in their career, gaining genuine departmental ownership, senior-level exposure and the opportunity to shape how the function develops.

Alongside a highly competitive salary and bonus package, there is also the potential for equity options, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the company.

The Role

• Lead and take ownership of the Cost Engineering and Estimating department
• Manage, develop and grow the estimating team as the business scales
• Develop estimating processes, systems, standards and overall cost strategy
• Lead detailed estimates, budgets, cost plans and value engineering initiatives
• Partner with senior leadership to support commercial and strategic decision-making

The Person

• Strong estimating or cost engineering experience within residential construction
• Proven experience leading a team, function or significant estimating workload
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, procurement, tendering and preconstruction
• Commercially minded with the confidence to work closely with senior leadership
• Ambitious and ready to step into a Director-level position with greater ownership and responsibility

Why Join

• Step into a Director-level role with genuine ownership of the department
• Build and develop your own team as the company continues to scale
• Work directly with senior leadership and influence commercial strategy
• $180,000 - $200,000 + bonus + benefits + equity options
• Significant autonomy, long-term upside and career progression within a rapidly growing business

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.