Vice President of Pre-Construction

Direct Hire - Comprehensive W-2 Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match (up to 6%)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Work Location:  Watkinsville, GA

Salary: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Position Details: 

The Vice President of Pre-Construction will serve as a senior executive leader responsible for spearheading all estimating, proposal development, and pre-award strategic planning for complex projects.

This role is critical in bridging business development and project execution, ensuring accurately costed, and profitable bids on high-value, highly regulated projects including new builds and major upgrades.

As VP of Pre-Construction, you will lead cross-functional teams through the entire bid lifecycle, from opportunity assessment through contract award, while maintaining our commitment to safety, quality standards, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Bid Leadership:

• Oversee all estimating activities for bid-build and design-build

• Develop and implement bidding strategies that align with company growth objectives and market positioning

• Provide executive-level guidance on go/no-go decisions for pursuit opportunities valued from $2M to $500M+

Proposal Development & Review:

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing comprehensive project execution strategies, cost models, and risk-adjusted pricing

• Translate complex customer requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory mandates into accurate scope, schedule, and cost frameworks - Establish and enforce quality control processes for all proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with client-specific requirements

Risk Management & Financial Analysis:

• Identify, quantify, and manage technical, schedule, financial, and regulatory risks during the pre-award phase

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency planning that protect profitability while maintaining competitive positioning

• Present clear financial implications, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning to executive leadership and ownership

• Ensure estimates encompass all direct/indirect costs including self-perform work, subcontracted scopes, materials, equipment, labor burden, and project overhead

• Establish and maintain a disciplined phase-gate approval process for project pursuits from qualification through contract negotiation

• Conduct formal bid reviews at defined milestones, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets

• Create standardized templates, procedures, and lessons-learned repositories to drive continuous improvement

• Review and influence contract terms, conditions, and risk allocation strategies during pre-award negotiations

• Collaborate with legal counsel and executive leadership to evaluate contractual language, payment terms, change order provisions, and dispute resolution mechanisms

• Support development of teaming agreements, joint venture structures, and subcontractor partnerships

• Serve as primary executive liaison with clients, engineering firms, construction partners, and regulatory bodies during pre-award activities

• Lead pre-bid meetings, site visits, and technical clarification sessions

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline (required)

• 10-15+ years in construction project management, engineering, or estimating within heavy industrial or infrastructure sectors

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in nuclear or industrial projects

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.