Vice President of Estimating

Description

• Represent the company in client meetings, pre-bid conferences, and industry events as needed.
• Develop accurate and competitive estimates for site development, grading, earthwork, and underground utility projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts to identify scope, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic business decisions with financial analysis, market insights, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Lead and mentor the estimating team, fostering growth and expertise.
• Provide executive oversight of budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation during the preconstruction phase.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all estimates.
• Maintain and improve estimating processes, templates, and systems.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, and business development to align estimates with project execution strategy.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Estimating with a focus on sitework, underground utilities, grading, and earthwork. This executive role is responsible for leading the estimating team, developing accurate and competitive bids, and ensuring strategic alignment with company growth objectives. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in site development, strong leadership, and a proven ability to oversee complex civil and utility projects from concept through bid submission.

• Standard workweek of 40+ hours, with flexibility required to meet project deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in estimating civil/site development projects, including underground utilities, grading, and earthwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expert in project take-offs, quantity surveys, cost modeling, and risk assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in estimating software including B2W Estimate, HeavyBid, Timberline, and Excel-based estimating tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance