Strategic Estimating & Preconstruction Leader

BIC Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard package

Job summary

The VP of Estimating for a major industrial construction contractor in Houston, TX leads all estimating and preconstruction activities. You will drive pricing strategy, ensure accuracy and competitiveness, and align estimating with company goals and market conditions.

You will oversee standards, mentoring of the estimating team, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and business development to pursue and win significant projects across the southeastern U.S.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading estimating and preconstruction functions.
• Experience developing conceptual, budgetary, and final estimates across projects.
• Ability to establish estimating standards, procedures, and accountability.
• Experience leading bid/no-bid decisions, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor pricing, labor conditions, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and preconstruction across all projects to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Establish estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide leadership on bid/no-bid decisions, pricing approach, and market positioning.
• Review major estimates, budgets, and proposals before submission.
• Collaborate with executives, operations, and engineering to align estimating with goals.
• Oversee development of estimates across project phases and ensure proper pricing of subs and materials.
• Guide transition from estimating to project execution and communicate key assumptions and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Preconstruction

Bid strategy

Pricing

Market trends

Subcontractor pricing

Team leadership

Job description

The VP of Estimating for a major industrial construction contractor in Houston, TX leads all estimating and preconstruction activities. You will drive pricing strategy, ensure accuracy and competitiveness, and align estimating with company goals and market conditions.

You will oversee standards, mentoring of the estimating team, and collaboration with operations, engineering, and business development to pursue and win significant projects across the southeastern U.S.