Vice President of Preconstruction

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 (Onsite/Relocation assistance available)

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Executive of Pre-Construction to lead and evolve the pre-construction function for a growing heavy civil construction organization. This is a senior leadership role responsible for setting strategy, driving consistency, and overseeing all estimating and pre-construction efforts across the business.

This position requires a strong balance of high-level strategic leadership and hands‑on involvement in complex pursuits, large bids, and margin-sensitive projects. The VP of Pre-Construction will play a critical role in shaping future revenue, managing risk, and supporting continued company growth.

This is a strictly office‑based role and will work closely with executive leadership, operations, and business development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire pre‑construction function, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling input, and bid strategy
• Manage, mentor, and develop a developed 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 closely 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 and strengthen relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and key industry partners
• Support business development efforts through client presentations, pre‑award strategy, and pursuit planning
• Contribute to long-term revenue forecasting and strategic growth initiatives across current and future entities
• Balancing executive-level strategy with hands‑on involvement in major bids
• Driving accountability and consistency across estimators with varying experience levels
• Managing risk and margins in a highly competitive heavy civil bidding environment
• Building scalable systems and processes to support continued growth and potential acquisitions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 15–20+ years in heavy civil construction with deep pre‑construction and estimating leadership experience
• Industry Expertise: Heavy civil construction experience is required
• Experience with estimating platforms such as HCSS HeavyBid and similar tools is a plus