Strategic VP, Preconstruction & Estimating

HITT Contracting Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Premium health care coverage including

Vision and dental

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

HITT Contracting has an immediate need for a Vice President of Preconstruction, a leadership role responsible for strategic direction, operational oversight, and organizational leadership across preconstruction. This executive will drive excellence in estimating, preconstruction services, and bidding operations while supporting long-term growth and initiatives.

The VP will develop standards, manage risk, strengthen client relationships, and ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in commercial construction, preconstruction, estimating, or project management leadership roles.
• Experience overseeing large-scale commercial construction pursuits, complex project portfolios, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze project opportunities, assess risk, and support strategic business decisions.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all Preconstruction, Estimating, Bidding Services, and Virtual Construction functions across the organization.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of preconstruction standards, processes, and best practices that support operational excellence and company growth.
• Oversee more than $40 billion in annual bid volume, ensuring accuracy, consistency, competitiveness, and risk mitigation across all pursuits.
• Prepare and facilitate preconstruction strategy meetings to establish project approach, pursuit strategy, estimating methodology, and client engagement plans.
• Develop and oversee conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and competitive bid estimates.
• Analyze cost models and pricing strategies throughout all phases of design and project development.
• Proactively identify project risks, market conditions, escalation factors, and procurement challenges, advising executive leadership on opportunities and risk exposure.
• Partner with Operations leadership to establish project-specific indirect costs, contingency plans, insurance requirements, bonding strategies, fees, and execution approaches.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for budgeting, estimating, competitive bidding, and preconstruction services.
• Create and update master budget templates and maintain company-wide pricing databases to support accurate forecasting and estimating.
• Present budgets, estimates, value engineering recommendations, and preconstruction solutions directly to clients, design teams, and project stakeholders.
• Provide value-added consulting services, including constructability reviews, system studies, market analysis, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Strengthen and maintain relationships with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and trade partners throughout the preconstruction process.
• Ensure successful and timely turnover of projects to Construction Operations teams and support seamless project startup activities.
• Monitor industry trends, labor markets, material pricing, sustainability requirements, building codes, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, staffing forecasts, and operational performance metrics.
• Build and sustain a preconstruction talent pipeline with structured mentorship, clear career paths, and technical training programs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Business Development, Safety, Quality, and Executive Leadership to support company-wide priorities.
• Champion the adoption and integration of AI-assisted workflows and advanced analytics to support early risk identification, estimate accuracy and team efficiency.
• Champion the adoption and integration of model-based estimating workflows
• Participate in client presentations, project interviews, proposal development, and business development initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry organizations and events, including ABC, AGC, DCBIA, NAIOP, WBC, and other professional associations.
• Serve on corporate committees and contribute to organizational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client-facing communication

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Bluebeam

BIM technologies

Job description

HITT Contracting has an immediate need for a Vice President of Preconstruction, a leadership role responsible for strategic direction, operational oversight, and organizational leadership across preconstruction. This executive will drive excellence in estimating, preconstruction services, and bidding operations while supporting long-term growth and initiatives.

The VP will develop standards, manage risk, strengthen client relationships, and ensure smooth transitions from preconstruction to