A 100%-employee‑owned engineering, consulting and construction firm offering turnkey services globally.
Senior leader managing heavy‑civil cost estimating practice, team and business growth.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Duluth, GA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,188 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Construction
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Transportation
Telecommunications
Utilities
Sector Specialisms
Private Sector
Recreational
State & Local
Transportation
Utilities
Water
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Wireless Construction and Installation
Role
Description
cost estimating
estimate review
estimating tools
cost analysis
resource planning
process improvement
Serve as senior oversight and technical authority for estimates on major heavy civil infrastructure projects
Manage regional financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, utilization, and profitability targets.
Establish and enforce consistent estimating and scheduling methodologies, tools, and quality standards across all projects.
Represent the practice at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and expand market presence.
Support project teams in interpreting cost data, developing pricing strategies, and communicating estimate results to clients and internal stakeholders.
Develop strong relationships with key clients, contractors, industry partners, and agencies nationally.
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
Support recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the regional practice.
Provide input and recommendations for technical training as well as management and leadership development of staff.
Lead, develop, and mentor a national team of heavy civil cost estimators and schedulers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, staffing forecasts, and recruitment to support project and growth demands.
Prepare and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
Support proposal development, fee strategies, and pursuit planning for major infrastructure cost estimating opportunities.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance practice efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.
Review and approve conceptual, preliminary, and detailed construction cost estimates to ensure accuracy, risk recognition, and alignment with client expectations.
Identify growth opportunities and contribute to annual business planning.
Provide guidance on constructability, schedule impacts, market conditions, and cost risk evaluations.
Requirements
10+ years
leadership
mba
license
business acumen
strategic
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to drive business development efforts and achieve growth targets.
Typically, 10+ years of progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience in the AEC industry
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
Willingness to travel as necessary to support regional initiatives
Professional license or certification within the field of expertise
Proven leadership skills with a track record of successful project management, business management, and team collaboration.
Master’s/ MBA preferred.
Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 10 years of related professional experience, or 14 years of equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment drug screening and background check are required.
motor vehicle checks may be required depending on the position.
Company
Overview
$337-$407 Million
Estimated Annual Revenue
The firm generates an estimated annual revenue of $337 to $407 million, which supports a wide range of projects and ensures sustained growth.
As an employee‑owned company, it delivers turnkey consulting, design, and construction services across the U.S.