Vice President of Preconstruction & Estimating, Heavy Civil / Paving
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater Phoenix, AZ Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Preconstruction and Estimating to build and lead a centralized function for a heavy civil construction organization. Responsibilities include standardizing estimating processes across operating divisions, improving estimate accuracy and estimate-to-actual performance, and partnering with operations and finance to strengthen profitability. The role also involves mentoring estimating and operational leaders, overseeing multiple business units with full P&L accountability, and developing scalable systems to support growth. Candidates should bring senior leadership experience in preconstruction or estimating, such as serving as a vice president, director, chief estimator, or regional leader. Strong experience in heavy civil construction is required, with backgrounds in asphalt and paving, highways and roadways, or infrastructure particularly relevant; aviation experience is an asset. The ideal candidate has built or transformed an estimating function and can develop leaders, systems, and processes that deliver lasting operational improvements.
Functions:
- Operations
Compensation
USD $185,000-$200,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Well-established, employee-owned heavy civil contractor entering its next phase of growth
Industry
Construction
Type
Privately Held