Director of Estimating/Sales

Director of Estimating/Sales North Caldwell, NJ Full-TimeOn-Site$150,000•$200,000 /yr Posted May 13, 2026 Director of New Construction (Fire Protection / Mechanical Construction) Northern New Jersey About the Opportunity We're partnering with a rapidly growing fire protection contractor generating $40M+ in annual revenue and scaling toward $60M+, with a strong backlog of work and a clear path for continued expansion. We're hiring a Director of New Construction to lead and scale the division responsible for estimating, sales, and preconstruction. This is a high-impact leadership role with direct visibility to executive leadership and full ownership over growth, team performance, and profitability. Why This Role Stands Out Executive-level visibility (reports directly to CEO/President) Opportunity to build and scale a division Strong existing pipeline + aggressive growth goals Influence strategy, hiring, and operational structure Stable, recession-resistant industry (life safety / compliance-driven) Compensation aligned with leadership impact What You'll Be Leading Oversee the New Construction division (sales + estimating) Lead, mentor, and grow a team of estimators and preconstruction staff Drive revenue growth, backlog expansion, and market penetration Own bid strategy, pricing, and proposal review Build and maintain relationships with: General Contractors Developers Owners & Engineers Partner with operations, design, and leadership to ensure successful project execution Manage forecasting, WIP, margins, and overall business performance What We're Looking For Experience in construction leadership, estimating, or preconstruction Background in fire protection, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or specialty contracting Proven track record of driving revenue and managing teams Strong understanding of: Estimating & bid strategy Job costing & margins Backlog forecasting Ability to operate at both strategic + hands-on levels Nice to Have (Not Required): Fire sprinkler experience Experience with tools like Sage, Procore, Salesforce, ConstructConnect Strong leaders from adjacent trades are encouraged to apply. What Success Looks Like Consistent revenue growth + backlog expansion High-performing estimating and preconstruction team Strong win rates on competitive bids Healthy margins and predictable forecasting Compensation (Recommended for Max Impact)

Market-Aligned Range:

Base Salary:

$150,000•$200,000

Bonus:

$30,000•$100,000+ (performance-based)

Total Comp Potential:

$180,000•$275,000+

Additional Perks:

Vehicle or vehicle allowance Full benefits + PTO Long-term growth / potential executive upside Suggested posting language:

Compensation:

$180K•275K+ total earnings, depending on experience and performance Location Northern New Jersey (regional travel as needed) Confidential Search This is a confidential leadership search. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly. For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position. Preferred Skills DirectorFire ProtectionSalesEstimatingHVACConstructionMechanicalPlumbingFire Sprinkler Samuel Leos is recruiting for this position Email me your resume to apply for this job

Job ID:

SL5-1986820

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