Vice President of Estimating-Heavy Civil Construction

Vice President of EstimatingThe company is a leading heavy civil infrastructure contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation and infrastructure projects across the United States. The company delivers large-scale projects including highway interchanges, bridges, aviation facilities, rail infrastructure, and water infrastructure systems.They are a 100% employee-owned construction organization with more than a century of experience delivering major infrastructure projects. The company is recognized for its technical expertise, commitment to safety, and ability to execute some of the most challenging civil construction projects in the country.The Vice President of Estimating will provide executive leadership of the company's estimating and preconstruction functions while guiding bid strategy and pricing for complex infrastructure projects across major transportation markets.The Vice President of Estimating will play a key role in determining which projects the company pursues and how they are positioned competitively in the market.

The position works closely with executive leadership, operations, and business development teams to shape project pursuit strategy and support long-term company growth.This role requires a combination of technical estimating expertise, leadership capability, and strategic judgment when evaluating risk, competitiveness, and project selection.Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating LeadershipLead and mentor a team of senior estimators and estimating managersEstablish estimating standards, processes, and best practices across the organizationOversee the preparation of conceptual, detailed, and final bid estimatesBid StrategyParticipate in go/no-go decisions for major pursuitsDevelop competitive pricing strategies for complex civil infrastructure projectsLead estimate reviews and executive bid presentationsPreconstruction LeadershipCollaborate closely with operations teams to ensure constructability and production assumptions align with field executionOversee the transition of projects from estimating to operations after awardMarket EngagementWork with executive leadership and business development teams to identify strategic opportunitiesParticipate in major client pursuits, presentations, and industry engagementRequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferredYears of Experience15+ years of experience in heavy civil constructionSignificant experience estimating large and complex infrastructure projectsCertifications / CredentialsProfessional Engineer (PE) license or industry certifications are a plus but not requiredProject TypesHighways and major roadway infrastructureBridges and complex structural workAviation infrastructureRail and transit infrastructureWater and civil infrastructure projectsProject SizeLarge-scale infrastructure programs and major transportation projectsProject LocationBased in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas with projects across major U.S. transportation marketsOther RequirementsDemonstrated leadership experience managing estimating teams or departmentsStrong understanding of DOT procurement processes and public infrastructure biddingExperience with heavy civil estimating platforms such as HCSS HeavyBid or similar softwareAbility to evaluate risk, competitiveness, and project strategy at an executive levelStrong collaboration skills working with operations, executive leadership, and business developmentBenefitsCompetitive executive compensation packagePerformance-based incentivesComprehensive health and wellness benefitsRetirement benefits including employee ownership participationOpportunity to lead estimating strategy for a major infrastructure contractorDirect partnership with executive leadership on company growth and project pursuits