Job Description

Vice President – Civil Construction

Location: Lower Mainland, BC

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Executive Leadership

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a strategic, commercially driven Vice President of Civil Construction to lead estimating excellence, drive business growth, and build high‑performing teams. This is a leadership role for someone who doesn’t just bid work but shapes strategy, builds client relationships, and drives performance across operations and sales.

If you’re an estimative leader with a competitive mindset, ready to step into an ownership‑driven role and influence the future of a dynamic civil contractor, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the civil construction division.
• Partner with owners and senior leadership to define long‑term growth objectives, targets, and market plans.
• Represent the company externally with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Estimating Expertise

• Lead and grow the estimating function — setting standards for accuracy, competitiveness, and innovation.
• Manage complex civil estimates across site works, utilities, roadworks, and infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimating processes and tools.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators to build a high‑performing estimating team.

Business Development & Client Growth

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across municipal, private, and industrial sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, consultants, and public agencies.
• Lead pursuit strategy, presentations, and negotiations for major civil contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to position the firm as a top choice for civil work.

Operational Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations leadership to ensure smooth project transitions from pre‑construction to execution.
• Support project teams with risk management, value engineering, and bid‑build strategies.
• Ensure alignment between estimating, commercial, and field activities.

Ownership Mindset

• Demonstrate accountability, commercial ownership, and proactive decision‑making.
• Influence culture, systems, and performance expectations across the company.
• Bring entrepreneurial energy to strategy, growth, and execution.

Who You Are

• Proven Senior Estimator with a track record of winning civil construction work.
• 10+ years’ experience in civil heavy construction estimating, with leadership exposure.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of bidding, costing, and risk.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition, and relationship management.
• Results‑oriented with excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized, analytical, and able to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• A leader who develops people, builds teams, and fosters collaboration across functions.
• Forward‑thinking with a growth mindset and interest in long‑term ownership alignment.

Why This Role Matters

This is not just an estimating leadership job, it’s a growth engine role.

You will:

• Shape the civil business strategy
• Build and expand client relationships
• Lead estimating excellence
• Influence the culture and long‑term success of the company

It’s ideal for a leader ready to move towards greater ownership and impact a role where your performance drives revenue growth and operational success.

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance‑based bonus
• Potential long‑term incentives aligned with ownership goals
• Executive benefits package
• Growth opportunities and leadership influence

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