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Director, Estimating (Electrical)

FAMU National Alumni Association
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
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Director, Estimating (Electrical)

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Position Title: Director, Estimating (Electrical)

Location: Nashville, TN

Req Id: JR102635

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Director, Cost Management (Electrical) leads, assembles, and supervises the MEP Cost & Commercial Management team on projects for an office or major client. The Director is responsible for recruitment, training and development of the team, leads in new business planning, and demonstrates strong fiscal acumen in the management of their assigned business Profit Center or Client. This position also prepares Fee Proposals, negotiates Professional Services Agreements, and prepares and provides quality assurance to project cost estimates. The Director, Cost Management (Electrical) has strong fundamentals and is a recognized leader in the provision of Cost & Commercial Management with a focus on the Electrical discipline. The Director participates in thought leadership in their market and has the ability to manage complex accounts and projects, and may have up to five direct reports up to Senior Cost Manager and Associate Director level.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

  • Emerging leadership skills and client responsiveness.
  • Provide input on functional strategies and lead execution by designing programs.
  • Proactively influence changes; thinking through issue trends and scalable solutions that further organizational goals.
  • Identify and drive accountabilities.
  • Nurture regional/global team member and client relationships.
  • Identify resources to keep current and network externally.
  • Mentor/develop key team members (may be outside the chain of command).
  • Demonstrate solid managerial abilities.
  • Proven business development growth skills.

Preferred Education And Experience:

Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Experience: 12 years in Electrical Cost & Commercial Management; 5 years leading client expectations and managing a business unit.

Preferred Certification: Professional accreditation MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $133,100.00-$186,366.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client's needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project's development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50 offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are here.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

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