Director, Capital Estimating - Real Estate

Athleta (Gap Inc.)

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12+ years capital estimating experience
$150m+ portfolio management track record
Retail construction delivery methods knowledge
The Director owns the enterprise estimating function across four brands with direct accountability for a $250M+ annual capital budget

Job Summary

  • The Director owns the enterprise estimating function across four brands with direct accountability for a $250M+ annual capital budget.
  • This role drives strategic value by leading value engineering early in design and setting cost-per-square-foot targets across all formats.
  • The position involves managing multiple outsourced estimating firms and pioneering the adoption of AI-assisted estimating tools.

Matching Summary

The Director owns the enterprise estimating function across four brands with direct accountability for a $250M+ annual capital budget.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years capital estimating experience
  • $150M+ portfolio management track record
  • Retail construction delivery methods knowledge
  • Sage Estimating or WinEst proficiency
  • RSMeans or Gordian cost database usage
  • Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
  • Outsourced firm management experience

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML application in cost estimation
  • Strong executive presentation skills
  • Experience with multi-brand retail environments
  • Ability to translate data into investment narratives
  • Proactive risk scenario modeling capability

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years in capital estimating or construction management
  • Demonstrated track record managing large capital portfolios
  • Background in root cause analysis on capital variances

Work Rights

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