Vice President of Estimating and Business Development

About the Company

• The company is a
• respected Texas-based contractor
• specializing in
• earthworks, demolition, and soil remediation
• services. With approximately
• 350–400 employees
• , the company has earned a strong reputation for excellence, integrity, and performance across the Texas market.

About the Position

The

Vice President of Estimating & Business Development

• will serve as the company’s
• commercial and preconstruction leader
• , responsible for driving strategic growth, overseeing estimating operations, and leading client acquisition and retention efforts.
• This individual will act as a
• key partner to the CEO and COO
• , blending technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver profitable growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a
• relationship-driven, hands-on executive
• with deep experience in heavy civil, demolition, and earthwork construction, and a proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in competitive markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the
• estimating and business development teams
• , fostering alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement
• strategic growth plans
• that drive revenue across multiple service lines, including demolition, abatement, soil remediation, grading, and heavy civil projects.
• Partner with executive leadership to
• identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities
• with both public and private clients.

Oversee

• bid strategy, proposal development
• , and overall preconstruction processes to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

Direct

• marketing and brand initiatives
• , including digital presence, trade shows, and client engagement programs.
• Establish and manage
• key account frameworks
• for national and regional clients to ensure long-term partnership development.
• Build and maintain
• sales forecasting systems, pipelines, and performance metrics
• aligned with company EBITDA goals.
• Represent the company as a
• trusted ambassador
• at industry events, client meetings, and community functions, promoting its culture, values, and reputation.

Requirements

Minimum

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience
• in estimating, business development, or executive management within
• earthworks, demolition, or heavy civil construction
• .
• Proven track record of
• developing and executing growth strategies
• that deliver consistent, profitable results.
• Strong background managing
• estimating teams
• , bid strategy, and project pursuit efforts.

Experience in

• TxDOT, airport, bridge, grading, abatement
• , and/or major earthwork projects strongly preferred.

Expertise in

• forecasting, pipeline management, and market strategy
• development.

Strong

• financial acumen
• , capable of linking business initiatives to profitability and EBITDA outcomes.
• Education preferred but not required
• — proven results, leadership, and industry expertise are most valued.

Benefits

Base Salary

$200,000 – $350,000+ (depending on experience and performance)

Bonus Eligibility

Executive performance-based bonus program

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Options

401(k) Plan with 5% Company Match

Weekly Pay Schedule

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Relocation Assistance Available