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VP of Pre-Construction | Watkinsville, GA (Onsite)

Compensation: $200K–$250K base, with bonus potential of up to 30%.

Generous benefits package.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate (Georgia-based candidates highly preferred).

About the Role

Our client is a $90M commercial construction company in Watkinsville, GA, and it is growing. They are looking for a VP of Pre-Construction to own the entire pre-construction function and build the systems and team that will carry it through the next stage of growth. This is a senior leadership seat. You will stay close to the major bids while setting the strategy for how the company prices, pursues and wins work.

What You’ll Do

Oversee the full pre-construction function: estimating, budgeting, scheduling and bid strategy

Lead and mentor a team of 5 estimators, from senior to junior

Review and approve large and complex bids, GMPs and cost models

Develop pricing strategy and drive go/no-go decisions on pursuits

Partner with operations, project executives and leadership for smooth project handoffs

Analyze risk, constructability and value-engineering opportunities

Standardize estimating processes, templates and controls

Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors and key partners

Support business development with client presentations and pre-award strategy

What Makes This Role Challenging

Balancing high-level strategy with hands-on involvement in major bids

Driving consistency and accountability across estimators with different experience levels

Managing risk and margins in a competitive bidding environment

Building scalable systems as the company continues to grow

What You Bring

10+ years of construction experience, including heavy civil

Proven leadership of an estimating or pre-construction team

Strong command of bidding strategy, risk analysis and margin management

Nice to have: HCSS HeavyBid and Hagtec

Who You Are

Forward-looking, with an eye toward how the company should be built for the future

Team-oriented, and a mentor who raises the level of those around you

A strong cultural fit with a growing, relationship-driven company

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.