Vice President, Estimating

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

Position Summary

Seeking a VP of Estimating to join the team at our corporate headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The VP of estimating will provide leadership, management, and team development within the estimating department. This hands-on role includes leading robust client interaction, strategic project identification, developing highly collaborative business partnerships, and ensuring the submittal of high-quality estimates and proposals.

Responsibilities/Functions

• Manage a diverse Estimating staff across various locations.
• Identify and develop bid-winning strategies.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities during the bid stage.
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of project specifications and a comprehensive understanding of construction means and methods.
• Provide high level analysis of cash flow, equipment utilization and equipment buy/sell transactions.
• Oversee all estimating activities for Bid Build and Alternative Delivery Estimates.
• Collaborate with various teams to incorporate their contributions into estimates and reviews, produce accurate bid schedules, and communicate winning strategies.
• Develop and approve design deliverables.
• Provide estimating details to the Concessions team for P3 projects.
• Coordinate estimates with joint venture partners.
• Manage the pipeline of future projects and coordinate updates.
• Manage surety interactions, including reviewing and submitting bid bond requests to the surety.
• Review insurance requirements and discuss with executive team.
• Maintain and track bid history.
• Promote the education and growth of the estimating team and advance technology within the department.
• Manage standard process and procedures for estimating and hand over to the operations team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of preconstruction experience in highway/heavy civil projects.
• Strong leadership, proven track record managing projects over $100 million, and innovation in the industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems, modern estimating techniques, and market pricing.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to act decisively in stressful situations.
• Effective team leadership, development, and motivation.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems, current market pricing, and practical application of modern quantification and estimating techniques from conceptual and schematic design through final budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Adaptability to changing situations.
  
  

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

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

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