The Fordy Group · 2 weeks ago
Vice President
Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $260K/yr
20+ years expThe Fordy Group is partnering with a leading civil construction contractor to identify a Vice President of Preconstruction to provide enterprise-level leadership across all civil markets and regions. This role is responsible for setting preconstruction strategy, driving disciplined pursuit decisions, and ensuring projects are positioned for successful execution, risk management, and profitability.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the company’s preconstruction vision, strategy, and operating standards across all civil markets
Provide executive oversight of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, constructability, and risk management for all major pursuits
Partner with the CEO, COO, and business development leadership on pursuit strategy, go/no-go decisions, and long-term growth planning
Lead and develop multi-regional preconstruction teams, building bench strength and succession planning
Ensure accurate, competitive, and risk-adjusted pricing aligned with market conditions and operational capacity
Drive seamless transition from preconstruction to operations, ensuring budgets, schedules, and execution plans are fully aligned
Support alternative delivery pursuits, including design-build, CM/GC, and negotiated work, with a focus on risk allocation and contract strategy
Maintain senior-level relationships with owners, designers, and strategic partners
Provide executive reporting on pipeline quality, backlog risk, market trends, and estimating performance
Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and technology adoption within preconstruction
Qualification
Required
20+ years of civil construction experience with senior leadership responsibility in preconstruction, estimating, or operations
Proven track record leading large, multi-discipline teams across multiple civil market sectors
Deep technical and commercial understanding of civil construction delivery, risk management, and contract strategy
Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making and align preconstruction with enterprise objectives
Experience with alternative delivery methods and complex negotiated pursuits
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive executive benefits package, including vehicle or allowance
401(k) retirement plan
Company
The Fordy Group
The Fordy Group are a specialist retained search organisation built on 30+ years experience between the co-founders.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase