Regional Practice Leader - Estimating

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The Regional Practice Leader (RPL) for Cost Estimating is a senior-level strategic and technical leader responsible for overseeing the delivery, growth, and operational excellence of the heavy civil construction estimating practice. This role provides leadership to a multidisciplinary team of estimators, supports pursuit and execution of major infrastructure projects, ensures consistent application of best-in-class estimating standards, and drives business development nationally.

The ideal candidate will come in with 10+ years of experience developing construction cost estimates on major civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Planning:

Lead, develop, and mentor a national team of heavy civil cost estimators and schedulers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Establish and enforce consistent estimating and scheduling methodologies, tools, and quality standards across all projects.
• Oversee workload planning, resource allocation, staffing forecasts, and recruitment to support project and growth demands.

Project Management and Execution

• Serve as senior oversight and technical authority for estimates on major heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Review and approve conceptual, preliminary, and detailed construction cost estimates to ensure accuracy, risk recognition, and alignment with client expectations.
• Provide guidance on constructability, schedule impacts, market conditions, and cost risk evaluations.
• Support project teams in interpreting cost data, developing pricing strategies, and communicating estimate results to clients and internal stakeholders.

Business Development and Client Relationship Management

• Develop strong relationships with key clients, contractors, industry partners, and agencies nationally.
• Support proposal development, fee strategies, and pursuit planning for major infrastructure cost estimating opportunities.
• Represent the practice at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and expand market presence.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Manage regional financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, utilization, and profitability targets.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to annual business planning.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance practice efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.

Recruitment, Retention, and Professional Development

• Support recruiting and retention efforts to attract and retain top talent within the regional practice.
• Prepare and deliver timely annual employee performance appraisals for assigned staff.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Provide input and recommendations for technical training as well as management and leadership development of staff.

Education and/or Work Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 10 years of related professional experience, or 14 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Typically, 10+ years of progressive professional and increasing project management and organizational management experience in the AEC industry
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of successful project management, business management, and team collaboration.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business development efforts and achieve growth targets.
• Willingness to travel as necessary to support regional initiatives

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Master's/ MBA preferred.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registration Required:

• Ability to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Training within six months of start date.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registration Preferred:

• Professional license or certification within the field of expertise

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.