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Job Description Estimating & Operations Director - Lead Projects, Operations & Business Performance Job Overview Position Title: Estimating & Operations Director Salary/Pay Rate: $100,000 - $140,000 per year (Based on Experience) Job/Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Automatic Doors / Commercial Construction / Specialty Contracting Reports To: Owner The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Estimating & Operations Director to serve as the senior operational leader of the company, overseeing estimating, project execution, field operations, scheduling, purchasing, financial performance, and team development. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who understands the technical side of automatic doors and commercial entrance systems while also having the business acumen to manage people, projects, profitability, and day-to-day operations. You will work directly with ownership to turn company goals into operational results, improve internal processes, strengthen customer and vendor relationships, and ensure projects are estimated accurately and executed profitably. If you're an experienced specialty construction leader who can move comfortably between estimating, project management, field operations, and executive decision-making, this is an opportunity to play a significant role in the continued growth of the company. How You Will Make an Impact Estimating & Preconstruction Review plans, specifications, proposals, and customer requests to determine project scope and requirements Conduct site evaluations to assess existing conditions and identify project needs Prepare detailed estimates incorporating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project timelines Develop and submit proposals, quotations, and competitive bid packages Negotiate pricing with suppliers and subcontractors while protecting project profitability Coordinate material and equipment purchasing following project approval Ensure proposed work complies with applicable building codes, ADA requirements, fire and life safety standards, manufacturer specifications, and automatic door industry requirements Track actual project costs against estimates to continually improve estimating accuracy Project & Operations Management Oversee projects from award through successful completion and closeout Coordinate technicians, installers, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and project schedules Monitor budgets, schedules, job progress, and overall project profitability Direct daily business operations and establish priorities across service and installation activities Oversee technician scheduling, service calls, installation work, inventory, and purchasing Develop and improve operational processes to increase productivity and efficiency Monitor job completion, service performance, and customer satisfaction Resolve operational challenges and customer concerns quickly and professionally Ensure work complies with OSHA requirements, applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, licensing regulations, and industry standards Leadership & Business Performance Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate office staff, technicians, installers, project personnel, and subcontractors Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, safety, and exceptional customer service Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expenditures, and profitability analysis Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement Provide regular operational and financial reporting directly to the Owner Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, inspectors, and industry partners Identify opportunities for business development, operational improvements, and market expansion Implement company goals, policies, and strategic initiatives established by ownership Required Qualifications & Experience Proven leadership experience within automatic doors, commercial doors, storefront/glazing, specialty construction, or a clos