VP of Estimating (Coppell, TX)
Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking a VP of Estimating to join the team at our corporate headquarters located in Coppell, Texas. The VP of estimating will provide leadership, management, and team development within the estimating department. This hands-on role includes leading robust client interaction, strategic project identification, developing highly collaborative business partnerships, and ensuring we submit high-quality estimates and proposals.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
- Estimating Manager
- Senior Estimator
- Estimator
- Scheduler
Functional Areas of Responsibility :
Ensure all estimating activities align with one of Austin's core values : Integrity, with specific emphasis on client and business partner interactionWork collaboratively with operations while leading and managing the estimating team to drive accountability toward innovative, competitive, and compliant estimates and proposals following robust and clearly defined estimating proceduresSpecific Duties and Responsibilities :
Maintain existing relationships and build new relationships within existing and potential clientsDevelop win strategies through engagement with estimate kickoff process and estimate review processLead the "RFP" process by developing fee proposals, team selection, and attending interviews as neededDelegate and assign estimates to the team while ensuring estimating team accountabilityEnsure all pending estimates are submitted thoroughly, completely, and on-time with high quality and fully compliant forms and submittalsEstablish estimating standards for all estimates and oversee analysis of past performance on estimatesAct as the estimating "subject matter expert". Recognize areas of estimating improvements through observation or from recommendations from the teamEngage throughout the preconstruction process as needed to ensure understanding of the project goals, client goals, and drive the estimate strategy throughout the estimating process and reviewCultivate and maintain strong partnerships with diverse subcontractors and vendors partnersOversee final subcontractor and vendor selections while applying prequalification standards and proceduresDevelop and maintain client, subcontractor, and other industry relationships at the appropriate level, reinforcing commitment to continuously address their needs and interestsActively participate in company-wide initiatives to further key company goalsEnsure profitable project budgets. Responsible for overseeing the estimate hand-off process between preconstruction and operationsPerform other duties as assignedRequirements : Education :
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience may be substituted for a degree.Experience :
10+ years of preconstruction experience for a highway / heavy civil companyProven track record, strong leadership skills, and experience managing complex projects and estimates more than $100 MillionTransformational leader with demonstrated experienceDemonstrated experience as an innovatorExcellent communicator and an ambassador for the companyHas a thorough knowledge of building systems, current market pricing, and practical application of modern quantification and estimating techniques from conceptual and schematic design through final budgetsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityAbility to act decisively and effectively in stressful situations with a sense of urgencyProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to lead, develop and manage staff, and positively motivate others to achieve resultsAbility to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and cross functional departmentsDemonstrated ability to make decisions based on sound business reasoningAbility to manage changing situations effectivelyApplicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.Benefits & Compensation :
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https : / / www.austin-ind.com / our-company / 100-employee-owned.
Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water / wastewater facilities.
To learn more about us, visit https : / / www.austin-ind.com / what-we-do / bridge-road.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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