Strategic Head of Bidding & Preconstruction

Prevail Recruiting; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to executive leadership

Opportunity for significant impact

High visibility across the organization

Job summary

Prevail Recruiting is seeking a Head of Bidding & Estimating in Northern Virginia to lead the preconstruction and estimating function. This high-visibility role will directly influence project selection, margin protection, and revenue growth, requiring significant leadership and strategic skills. The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating and is adept at building trust with clients.

You'll oversee estimating workflows, improve processes, and drive innovation through AI and technology integration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape a critical function and make a significant impact on the organization's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction estimating and/or preconstruction leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of GMPs and hard bids.
• Experience managing multiple pursuits in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all estimating and bid development activities.
• Lead pricing strategy from conceptual budgeting through final submission.
• Establish estimating standards and accountability systems.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial construction estimating expertise

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision-making

Education

10+ years of commercial construction estimating experience

Tools

AI and technology tools

Job description

Prevail Recruiting is seeking a Head of Bidding & Estimating in Northern Virginia to lead the preconstruction and estimating function. This high-visibility role will directly influence project selection, margin protection, and revenue growth, requiring significant leadership and strategic skills. The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating and is adept at building trust with clients.

You'll oversee estimating workflows, improve processes, and drive innovation through AI and technology integration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape a critical function and make a significant impact on the organization's growth trajectory.