Director of Global Estimating

NTT GDC has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Global Estimating.

The Director of Global Estimating specifically focused on data center construction projects. This role is responsible for managing the global estimating team and thus accountable for the entire estimating program across all NTT GDC Projects. This will include establishing global standards, processes, and procedures and implementing them across the portfolio of projects. This position will play a critical role in strategic decision making through project cost development from concept through completion to ensure financial success of the projects. This position will also be responsible for developing long term capital planning based on the strategic roadmap and ultimately develop reasonable and competitive budgets for project funding. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, to ensure commercial success of the projects. 

This is a full time hybrid permanent position.

What you will do

• Manage the team of estimators (internal and contracted employees) that will carry out all functions of the estimating team. This includes setting goals and aligning on deliverables of each team member to achieve the strategic objectives for the organization

• Develop an estimating program that will intelligently inform executives and managers throughout the entire project life cycle. Early focus will be on creating standards to develop conceptual estimates for new project business cases when very little design information is available. This will then lead to value engineering estimates to enable good design related decisions.  Individual will also oversee traditional project estimates based on Schematic Design or Detailed Design information

• Develop and implement standardized estimating processes, procedures, and tools across all regions to ensure consistency and accuracy

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all estimating activities, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and project requirements

• Oversee the preparation of detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects

• Ensure estimates are comprehensive, covering all aspects of construction, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop project budgets and financial models that align with corporate objectives

• Provide input on project feasibility studies, risk assessments, and value engineering efforts to optimize costs and maximize project value

• Monitor market trends, pricing, and economic factors that may impact project costs, and adjust estimates accordingly

• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on matters related to cost estimation, budget management, and project financial performance

• Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates

• Lead post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in estimating practices

What we are looking for

• Extensive demonstrated experience in construction estimating, with experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the data center or large-scale infrastructure sectors

• Proven experience leading global teams and managing complex, large-scale estimating projects

• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry best practices

• Experience with Construction Estimation Software

What we offer

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative 
• Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes 
• Allowance for the use of sports facilities and a company gym  
• Allowance for lunch
• Individual training and development opportunities 
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, company events and much more