Vice President of Estimating

Job overview

The Vice President of Estimating role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is described as a competitive salary, DOE, plus bonus; numeric compensation is not specified. The role supports a client that is an industrial construction contractor specializing in material-handling systems, mechanical installations, and turnkey solutions. The executive leads estimating and preconstruction strategy to produce accurate, competitive project pricing aligned with company capabilities and goals. The role guides bid decisions, estimate reviews, team development, and the transition from estimating into project execution.

What you'll do

• Lead estimating and preconstruction functions
• establish standards and procedures
• guide bid/no-bid decisions and pricing strategy
• review estimates, budgets, and proposals
• coordinate with executive, operations, and engineering teams
• oversee estimates across project phases
• evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• develop execution strategies, schedules, staffing, and procurement approaches
• analyze market, labor, and material trends
• support business development
• lead and mentor the estimating team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president of estimating

houston tx

bic recruiting

industrial construction

preconstruction

project estimating

bid strategy

cost analysis

vendor pricing

team leadership

project execution

bonus eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Standard benefits package
• competitive salary and bonus are stated.

Why this role

Executive leadership role overseeing estimating and preconstruction for complex industrial construction projects. Compensation is stated as competitive salary plus DOE and bonus, without numeric amounts.

About the employer

BIC Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.