Vice President of Estimating

About the Company

Kimmel & Associates is a leading heavy civil infrastructure contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation and infrastructure projects across the United States. As a 100% employee-owned organization with over a century of experience, they deliver large-scale projects including highway interchanges, bridges, aviation facilities, rail, and water infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of senior estimators and estimating managers
• Establish estimating standards, processes, and best practices
• Oversee the preparation of conceptual, detailed, and final bid estimates
• Participate in go/no-go decisions for major pursuits
• Develop competitive pricing strategies for complex civil infrastructure projects
• Lead estimate reviews and executive bid presentations
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure constructability and production alignment
• Oversee the transition of projects from estimating to operations after award
• Work with executive leadership and business development to identify strategic opportunities

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Significant experience estimating large and complex infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing estimating teams or departments
• Strong understanding of DOT procurement processes and public infrastructure bidding
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid or similar estimating software
• Ability to evaluate risk and project strategy at an executive level

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Industry certifications

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement benefits including employee ownership participation