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Tutor Perini Corporation

Vice President of Estimating

Tutor Perini Corporation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a

Vice President of Estimating

to join our office in Los Angeles, CA.About Tutor Perini:Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty construction company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success.We transform industries and communities through stunning and complex infrastructure projects — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life, and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of many diverse projects across our great nation. From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile projects that impact your community.Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional TalentDESCRIPTION:

Tutor Perini is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Heavy Civil Construction Estimating to lead our estimating department. This pivotal role will involve strategic oversight of all estimating activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness in our bids. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of heavy civil construction projects, strong leadership abilities, and a history of successful bid management. The VP of estimating will lead the estimating group pursuing $400M to $3B heavy civil infrastructure projects in the USA. At the present time, this estimating professional needs to have hands-on daily experience leading a team bidding major infrastructure projects & have a front-of-mind immediate recall regarding joint venture team leaders & competitor team leaders in general contracting firms in major metro areas. This position would receive direction from and work closely with the Senior Vice President of Estimating.RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the estimating team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Estimation Oversight: Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and competitive estimates for heavy civil construction projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications and budgets.Bid Management: Lead the bid process, including analyzing project plans, specifications, and contract documents; organizing and managing joint venture partnerships, coordinating with project managers and other departments; and presenting bids to stakeholders.Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost analyses, identifying potential risks and opportunities to optimize profitability while maintaining quality and safety standards.Team Development: Mentor and develop estimating staff, providing training and resources to enhance their skills and capabilities.Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, materials costs, and emerging technologies to ensure our estimating practices remain cutting-edge and competitive.Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to facilitate successful project execution and future business opportunities.Collaboration: Work closely with operations and project management teams to ensure smooth transitions from estimating to project execution, addressing any issues that arise during construction.Compliance: Ensure all estimates and bids comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.Attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and pre/post-bid interviews as required.Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification.Build effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.REQUIREMENTS:BS in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, with 15+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on heavy civil construction projects, with 5+ years in a leadership role.Proven track record of successful project bidding and management on large complex projects over $500M.Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and pricing.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software such as OnScreen Takeoff, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook), Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, and HCSS Heavy Bid.Possess good organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations.Expected salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 depending on experience.Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the projects that improve our community.

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