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Sound Transit

Deputy Director-Cost Engineering

Seattle, WA · On-site

$133K - $245K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. * Tuition Reimbursement: Sound ... Under the general direction of the Director of Scheduling, Estimating, Risk & VE (SERVE), directs ...

Cumming Group

Associate Director, Cost Management

San Diego, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position also prepares Fee Proposals, negotiates Professional Services Agreements, and prepares and provides quality assurance to project cost estimates. The Associate Director provides organic ...

Cumming Group

Associate Director, Cost Management

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget ... We are hiring an Associate Director, Cost Management in our Chicago, IL office. In this role, you ...

Stackinfra

Director, Cost Strategy

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$182K - $204K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

As the Director of Cost Strategies at STACK Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in the ... estimating and scheduling softwares. THE DETAILS: * Location: Remote * Travel: 10-20% * Must be ...

STACK Infrastructure

Director, Cost Strategy

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$182K - $204K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

As the Director of Cost Strategies at STACK Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in the ... estimating and scheduling softwares. THE DETAILS: * Location: Remote * Travel: 10-20% * Must be ...

STACK Infrastructure US

Director, Cost Strategy

Denver, CO · On-site

$182 - $204/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

As the Director of Cost Strategies at STACK Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in the ... Takeoff and industry standard estimating and scheduling softwares.THE DETAILS:Location:

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How much do director cost estimating jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for director cost estimating in the United States is $90,232.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Cost Estimating vs Cost Estimator?

AspectDirector Cost EstimatingCost Estimator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; often with professional certifications like CPC or AACE certificationsTypically an associate or bachelor's degree; certifications like CPC or AACE are common but not always required
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages large projects, and collaborates with executives in construction, engineering, or manufacturing industriesPerforms detailed cost calculations, prepares estimates, and supports project teams in similar industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by large construction firms, engineering companies, and project management organizationsFound across construction, manufacturing, and engineering firms, often as entry to mid-level roles

The main difference is that the Director Cost Estimating oversees the entire estimating department and strategic planning, while the Cost Estimator focuses on preparing detailed cost estimates for specific projects. The director has broader responsibilities, including team management and high-level decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Director Cost Estimating job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,232 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Journeyman Cost Estimator

Apogee Engineering, LLC

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA • Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Cost Estimator providing support to Program Executive Office for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Sustainment Division (NCL). The AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with an operating location at Kirtland AFB, NM. The NC3 Directorate's mission is to provide support to the Program Executive Office (PEO), the Deputy Director, Deputy AFPEO NC3 and staff for acquisition and administrative control of all NC divisions, branches, and programs. It consists of an Executive Section, Engineering (EN), Financial Management (FM), Operations Management (OM), Information Protection (IP), Contracts (PK), Cyber, Logistics (LG), the Program Execution Group (PEG) and Intelligence (IN). 

This position's primary role will support the cost estimating & planning needs of the NC3 Sustainment Division. 

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Base, Hanscom, MA.

Responsibilities

In this position you should be able to manage, oversee/lead, or perform scientific work that involves designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques. The work also involves analyzing management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions to these problems.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

Use of routine cost estimating methods such as analogy, engineering or scientific methodology, and extrapolation. Use of cost estimating outputs to assess the impact various factors have on the costs to design, research, develop, produce, field, operate, maintain, and dispose of a particular weapon system. Most appropriate phase of the budgetary cycle (planning, programming, justification, execution, etc.) for initiating new programs. Analyze all elements affecting costs for a project of limited scope. Analyze Contractor financial data using EVM measures of merit to determine program viability with respect to cost, schedule, and performance. Use of the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tool (ACEIT) Suite to perform all program office estimates and analyses is mandatory use for working in the NC3 Directorate for all cost analysis positions. Analytical processes, such as setting up the problem, conducting background research, collecting, and reducing data, displaying data for analysis, formulating mathematical expressions, and drawing conclusions. Compliance with all cost estimating guidance including the appropriate DoD, Air Force, AFMC, AFNWC, or lower-level policy, publications, supplements, manuals, etc., as well as applicable documents and regulations, systems, processes, and guides, as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Current Active Secret Clearance Education: BA/BS degree Years of Experience: 3-7+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:Years of Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience, supporting the DoD/DoW with familiarity of Air Force acquisition programs. 

Technical Skills

  • Familiarization with Air Force Cost Estimating practices & techniques 
  • Strong Finance background 
  • Analytical mindset

Interpersonal Skills

  • Team player 
  • Willingness to go above & beyond 
  • Ability to work well with all levels of leadership 

Additional InformationLocation:  Hanscom Air BaseOn-site/Hybrid/Remote (only list one of the three upon creating a new job): OnsiteTravel: 10%

Pay RangeUSD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.Employment Type: OTHER

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