VP Preconstruction - QDC

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Houston, TX

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About The Position

QISG is seeking an executive-level, technically sophisticated Vice President of Preconstruction to lead the estimating and structuring of large multidisciplinary capital projects. The role reports directly to the President of Data Center Construction and partners closely with Commercial Operations (Sales) to turn enterprise leads and complex RFPs into comprehensive, executable service solutions. The VP leads a multidisciplinary estimating team and coordinates across Heavy Civil Construction, Underground Installation, Utility/Linework, and Mission-Critical Data Center Electrical Construction. The role integrates divisional estimates, schedules, and resource plans; establishes scope boundaries and mitigates risk; and develops turnkey project delivery models for major contract pursuits. After contract award, the VP defines project hand-offs, supports project controls, structures budgets and cash flow, and helps protect profitability through execution. The position requires travel up to 50%, or as project needs require.

Requirements

At least 12 years of progressive experience in preconstruction, senior estimating, or high-level project controls leadership in heavy electrical, civil infrastructure, or data center sectors.
A proven record of technical leadership in structuring, scheduling, and winning mega-project bids valued at $150 million to $200 million or more.
Deep understanding of commercial construction execution, project accounting, Earned Value Management (EVM), and contract lifecycle management.
Understanding of how field operations track costs to establish an accurate preconstruction baseline.
Experience working alongside a dedicated corporate Sales or Commercial Operations department, with the ability to lead technical and execution solutions while Sales manages client relationships.
Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure technical and operational requirements, with the operational breadth to interface credibly with Heavy Civil and High-Voltage Utility disciplines.
Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence divisional executives and build consensus on multi-unit bids and resource commitments.
At least 5 years of direct experience managing multidisciplinary preconstruction teams, schedulers, and senior estimators.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or an equivalent mix of extensive enterprise field leadership and technical experience.
Willingness to travel up to 50%, or as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Background in data center or mission-critical construction.

Responsibilities

Partner with Commercial Operations during lead qualification and RFP review to assess technical feasibility, resource capacity, and probability of winning.
Serve as the executive technical and operational expert in client workshops, design-development phases, and Preconstruction Services Agreement presentations.
Translate client requirements into an executable internal bidding strategy.
Work with Legal, Commercial Operations, and the President of Data Center Construction to negotiate major contract terms, scope clarifications, and commercial deviations while mitigating operational risks across four business lines.
Collaborate with executive leaders and General Managers across Civil, Underground, and Utility units to obtain estimating resources and align divisional strategies.
Manage interfaces and define scope boundaries among civil earthwork, underground duct banks, utility grid-ties, and data center facilities to prevent duplicated budgets or scope gaps.
Integrate divisional estimates, schedules, and resource plans into a cohesive master project delivery model.
Supervise detailed initial master schedules that coordinate site preparation, underground installations, utility grid-ties, and data center fit-outs.
Design and lead a standardized project transition framework that transfers estimating logic, scope boundaries, and risk registers to project management execution teams.
Structure initial project budgets and Work Breakdown Structures so field cost tracking aligns with estimating metrics and supports margin protection and variance analysis.
Develop cash-flow-optimized Schedules of Values for projects valued at $200 million or more, balancing infrastructure costs with long-duration electrical fit-out phases.
Lead risk assessments of major opportunities, including long-lead equipment procurement, labor market volatility, and overlapping multi-unit schedules.
Manage multidisciplinary preconstruction teams, schedulers, and senior estimators.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% preventive care
24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
401(k) retirement plan
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Education reimbursement and professional development
Employee discount program
Optional identity theft protection, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for spouse and child, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance