Job Description

Join one of Florida's leading heavy civil construction firms that self-performs heavy highway, public works, and site development projects. As VP of Estimating, your role would be with a dynamic firm that has progressive leadership and a culture that consistently ranks as one of the region’s top contractors and offers fantastic employee appreciation and excellent opportunities for career growth.

The VP of Estimator position requires 15+ years of Estimating experience with a self-performing civil construction firm with expertise in earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and/or structures projects. Because this position will have oversight of projects, the ideal candidate will be familiar with alternative delivery methods and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.

The position will also take part in calculating costs of a broad range of projects. The goal is to provide accurate information that will help in operations and strategic planning, managing quantity takeoffs, producing proposals, and reviewing bid instructions, plans, specifications, and related bid documents. The position will manage the estimating staff, subcontractors, vendors, and project owners.

Must have experience in two or more of the following areas: bridges or concrete structures, excavation, underground utilities, site concrete, or asphalt paving.

Employee Appreciation

• Base Salary $175K-$225K DOE
• Strong annual bonus program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in heavy civil construction with an emphasis in the public works, heavy highway, bridges or concrete structures, underground utilities, or commercial or residential site work arena
• Experience with state DOT and municipalities is mandatory
• Experience with any of the following: HCSS HeavyBid, AASHTOWare, AGTEK, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and/or Primavera P6
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Negotiated project experience ideal, including technical writing skills, project proposal development in CMAR, CM/GC and Design Build projects to $500M

G. Peterson Consulting Group, Inc. is a leading Executive Recruiting Firm for the Construction Industry. Our Experienced Recruiters are dedicated to identifying, qualifying, and delivering top talent nationwide. Let us help enhance your career. Services uphold the highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity. All searches are held in the utmost discretion. Confidentiality is exercised to the fullest, both to our candidates and clients. There are no fees to our candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.