Chief Preconstruction & Estimating Leader

Talent Edge Recruiting; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Metro, GA-based Senior Executive of Pre-Construction role at Talent Edge Recruiting is onsite and relocation assistance may be available. The position leads the pre-construction function, guides estimating and bid strategy, and collaborates with executive leadership to drive margins on large heavy civil projects.

A careful balance of strategic oversight and hands-on involvement is expected. The ideal candidate has 15–20+ years in heavy civil construction, deep pre-construction leadership

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years in heavy civil construction with deep pre-construction and estimating leadership.
• Industry expertise in heavy civil construction is required.
• Experience with estimating platforms such as HCSS HeavyBid and similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire pre-construction function, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling input, and bid strategy.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team.
• Review, approve, and validate large and complex bids, GMPs, cost models, and estimates.
• Establish pricing strategies and lead go/no-go decisions for project pursuits.
• Partner with operations, project executives, and leadership to ensure seamless project handoff.
• Analyze project risk, constructability challenges, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Drive consistency by standardizing estimating processes, templates, controls, and best practices.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and key industry partners.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Estimating leadership

Leadership experience

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Job description

Athens Metro, GA-based Senior Executive of Pre-Construction role at Talent Edge Recruiting is onsite and relocation assistance may be available. The position leads the pre-construction function, guides estimating and bid strategy, and collaborates with executive leadership to drive margins on large heavy civil projects.

A careful balance of strategic oversight and hands-on involvement is expected. The ideal candidate has 15–20+ years in heavy civil construction, deep pre-construction leadership