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Vice President, Estimating will play a pivotal role in driving S&B USA's continued growth and competitiveness within the U.S. infrastructure sector. This executive leader will provide strategic direction, hands-on leadership, and team development across the estimating function while serving as a key partner to executive leadership, operations, business development, and external stakeholders.
This role is responsible for shaping bid strategies, leading complex pursuits, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, competitive, and risk-balanced estimates and proposals across traditional Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery projects, including P3s and joint ventures. The VP, Estimating will foster strong client relationships, guide pursuit selection, and build a best-in-class estimating organization that supports S&B USA's long-term growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities / FunctionsLeadership & Strategy- Lead, manage, and develop a geographically dispersed estimating organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop bid-winning strategies aligned with company objectives, market conditions, and risk tolerance.
- Manage the pursuit pipeline, including go/no-go recommendations, resource planning, and regular updates to executive leadership.
- Promote ongoing education, professional development, and technology advancement within the estimating department.
Estimating & Preconstruction Excellence- Oversee all estimating activities for Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery projects, including Design-Build, CM/GC, and P3 pursuits.
- Ensure the preparation and submission of accurate, complete, and high-quality estimates, proposals, and supporting documentation.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of project specifications, construction means and methods, and self-perform and subcontracted work.
- Identify, analyze, and manage risks and opportunities throughout the bid phase, clearly communicating implications to leadership.
- Provide high-level analysis of cash flow, equipment utilization, and equipment buy/sell strategies.
Collaboration & Integration- Partner closely with Operations, Project Controls, Business Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to develop fully integrated estimates and bid schedules.
- Coordinate estimates with joint venture partners and ensure alignment on assumptions, scope, pricing, and risk allocation.
- Develop and approve estimating-related design deliverables and support constructability and value engineering efforts.
- Provide detailed estimating input to the Concessions team for P3 and developer-led pursuits.
Client, Surety & Risk Management- Lead client engagement during pursuits, positioning S&B USA as a trusted, knowledgeable, and transparent partner.
- Manage surety interactions, including review and submission of bid bond requests and coordination with finance and executive leadership.
- Review project insurance requirements and collaborate with executive leadership and risk management teams to address coverage and exposure.
- Maintain and track comprehensive bid history and performance data to support benchmarking and continuous improvement.
Process & Transition- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standardized estimating processes, procedures, and controls.
- Ensure a seamless handoff of estimates, assumptions, and risk items to operations teams at project award.
Essential Skills & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 10+ years in preconstruction experienceand 5+ in construction/operations
- Proven track record leading estimates and pursuits for complex infrastructure projects exceeding $100 million in value.
- Demonstrated experience with Alternative Delivery models, including Design-Build and P3/Concessions structures.
- Strong, transformational leadership style with a history of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams.
- In-depth knowledge of construction systems, market conditions, pricing trends, and modern estimating methodologies from conceptual design through final GMP.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet aggressive deadlines.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and sound business judgment.
- Ability to remain decisive and effective under pressure, with a strong sense of urgency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HCSS HeavyBid (or comparable heavy civil estimating platforms).
- Adaptability and resilience in managing changing market conditions, project complexity, and evolving business needs.
Benefit Summary:Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Core Values:Work Safely: Safety is our Culture
Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value
Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients
Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust
Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction
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