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Peterson Consulting Group · 1 day ago

VP of ESTIMATING - Heavy Highway - Civil

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$240K/yr - $300K/yr

Peterson Consulting is seeking a VP of Estimating to oversee and manage all functions of the estimating department for heavy highway and civil projects. The role involves leading the estimating team, conducting bid strategy reviews, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate project execution.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all functions of the estimating department, including hard bids, negotiated work, CMAR/CMGC, and design-build pursuits up to $500M

Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team; ensure alignment with project and organizational goals

Conduct bid strategy reviews, maintain the bid calendar, and lead team meetings throughout the bid cycle

Provide executive oversight on bid day, reviewing subcontractor/vendor quotes and determining competitive pricing strategies

Collaborate closely with project managers, operations, field teams, and executive leadership to ensure accurate project handoff and seamless execution

Participate in business development efforts and maintain strong client, subcontractor, and vendor relationships

Perform and review quantity takeoffs, evaluate bid instructions, project plans, specifications, and all related bid documents

Analyze bid opportunities, attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and validate overall project scopes

Correctly interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, geotechnical reports, and construction documents

Apply historical production rates, equipment utilization, and material pricing to build accurate and competitive estimates

Develop detailed proposals and participate in post-bid processes including buyouts, value engineering, and pricing reviews

Ensure compliance with construction management standards, safety requirements, and company best practices

Support technical writing for proposals, scopes, and project documentation

Qualification

Estimating managementBid strategy developmentHeavy civil projectsTechnical writingClient relationship managementProject documentationTeam leadership

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