VP of Pre-Construction/ Chief Estimator

VP of Pre-Construction | Watkinsville, GA (Onsite)

Compensation: 200K–250K base, with bonus potential of up to 30%.

Generous benefits package.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate (Georgia-based candidates highly preferred).

About the Role

Our client is a $90M commercial construction company in Watkinsville, GA, and it is growing. They are looking for a VP of Pre-Construction to own the entire pre-construction function and build the systems and team that will carry it through the next stage of growth. This is a senior leadership seat. You will stay close to the major bids while setting the strategy for how the company prices, pursues and wins work.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the full pre-construction function: estimating, budgeting, scheduling and bid strategy


• Lead and mentor a team of 5 estimators, from senior to junior


• Review and approve large and complex bids, GMPs and cost models


• Develop pricing strategy and drive go/no-go decisions on pursuits


• Partner with operations, project executives and leadership for smooth project handoffs


• Analyze risk, constructability and value-engineering opportunities


• Standardize estimating processes, templates and controls


• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors and key partners


• Support business development with client presentations and pre-award strategy

What Makes This Role Challenging

• Balancing high-level strategy with hands-on involvement in major bids


• Driving consistency and accountability across estimators with different experience levels


• Managing risk and margins in a competitive bidding environment


• Building scalable systems as the company continues to grow

What You Bring

• 10+ years of construction experience, including heavy civil


• Proven leadership of an estimating or pre-construction team


• Strong command of bidding strategy, risk analysis and margin management


• Nice to have: HCSS HeavyBid and Hagtec

Who You Are

• Forward-looking, with an eye toward how the company should be built for the future


• Team-oriented, and a mentor who raises the level of those around you


• A strong cultural fit with a growing, relationship-driven company

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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.