VP of Estimating (Civil Construction)
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the estimating team on $400M to $3B heavy civil infrastructure projects by providing strategic direction, overseeing bid preparation, and managing joint venture partnerships. Conduct thorough cost analyses, analyze project plans and specifications, and present bids to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements. Mentor staff, manage the subcontractor database, and attend site pre-bid meetings, tours, and interviews as required. Collaborate closely with the Senior Vice President of Estimating, operations, and project management teams to optimize profitability and ensure smooth transitions to execution.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering
- 15+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects
- 5+ years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of successful project bidding and management on large complex projects over $500M
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and pricing
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software such as OnScreen Takeoff, spread sheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook) Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, and HCSS Heavy Bid
- Good organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations
- Hands-on daily experience leading a team bidding major infrastructure projects
- Immediate recall regarding joint venture team leaders & competitor team leaders in general contracting firms in major metro areas
- Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and pre/post-bid interviews as required
- Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification
- Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups
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