VP of Pre-Construction/ Chief Estimator
About The Position
A $90M commercial construction company in Watkinsville, Georgia, is seeking a VP of Pre-Construction to lead its entire pre-construction function and build the systems and team needed to support continued growth. This senior leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in major bids. The VP will shape how the company prices, pursues, and wins work, while overseeing estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and bid strategy. The role leads and mentors a team of five estimators and works closely with operations, project executives, company leadership, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other partners. The position is onsite in Watkinsville, Georgia. Georgia-based and local candidates are highly preferred. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. Compensation is a base salary of $200,000–$250,000, with bonus potential of up to 30%, plus a generous benefits package. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship; C2C arrangements and third-party submissions are not considered.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of construction experience, including heavy civil.
- Proven leadership of an estimating or pre-construction team.
- Strong command of bidding strategy, risk analysis, and margin management.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid.
- Experience with Hagtec.
- Georgia-based or local candidacy is highly preferred.
- A forward-looking approach to building the company for the future.
- A team-oriented mentoring style that raises the level of others.
- Strong cultural fit with a growing, relationship-driven company.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full pre-construction function, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and bid strategy.
- Lead and mentor a team of five estimators, from senior to junior levels.
- Review and approve large and complex bids, GMPs, and cost models.
- Develop pricing strategy and drive go/no-go decisions on pursuits.
- Partner with operations, project executives, and leadership to support smooth project handoffs.
- Analyze risk, constructability, and value-engineering opportunities.
- Standardize estimating processes, templates, and controls.
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and key partners.
- Support business development with client presentations and pre-award strategy.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package.
- Bonus potential of up to 30%.
- Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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