Primoris Services Corporation

Director of Estimating

Primoris Services Corporation

Denver, COFull time$195k – $230kPosted Aug 2, 2026

Job description

Job Overview: This Director of Estimating provides technical and strategic direction for estimating, project capture, and ultimately taking a project from Business development to contract. This position has the responsibility to act as an expert on estimating methods, procedures, systems, and the development of historical information.

The Director is also responsible for developing the department budget and staffing to meet business plan needs. As a leadership role, this position requires mentoring less experienced estimators and promoting innovation, creativity, benchmarking, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Direct all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training. Support and interface with business unit management in the preparation of proposals in areas specific to cost and benchmark to previous proposals with information of deliverables consistent to other similar projects.

Analyze situations, identify, and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action. Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Present and sell an estimate to management and the client with authority and credibility.

Manage the department and all leaders of the Solar Estimating Department Provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback. Lead efforts for development of utility-scale cost estimating process, utilizing existing solar tools and processes as a springboard.

Develop estimation strategy, establish & implement “Best Practices” to enhance service performance Targeted Salary Range - $195,000 - 230,000 HEALTH AND SAFETY Primoris Service Company keeps abreast of changes to promote health & safety actively. Update our policies according to changes in occupational health and safety legislation.

Use incentive actions for health & safety (e.g., presenting safe employee awards). Analyze past incidents to discover what went wrong. Establish clear procedures for accident reporting. Revise work procedures to make them safer. Primoris Service Company may consult experts and/or insurance representatives to ensure they comply with local and international standards.

ADA Primoris Service Company does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: Primoris does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. Primoris Service Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures: Primoris will make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services, and activities. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this job description is accurate at the time of posting, but Primoris Service Company reserves the right to modify or change job responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and other aspects of the position without prior notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Primoris Service Company is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions in this description. For questions or concerns, please contact totalrewards@prim.com Company Overview: Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance.

Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits

Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source.

In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.