Dry Utilities Business Unit Lead

Job Title: Dry Utilities Business Unit Lead

Location: Houston, Texas or Buda (Austin), Texas - This position may be based out of either our Houston or Buda office

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Vice President

Company Headquarters: Houston, Texas

Sendero Industries is a full-service civil contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas specializing in site preparation, earthwork, drainage and utilities for private and public projects throughout the Gulf Coast. We have a 24+ year history of successful projects for leading developers, civil engineers and general contractors. We’re known for our reliability, our understanding of what makes a successful project and our commitment to total satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Dry Utilities Lead will be responsible for launching and growing the company’s dry utilities division. As the first hire in this business unit, this individual will lead all aspects of the operation — including business development, estimating, and project execution. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial role responsible for building a book of business, establishing processes, and delivering projects across dry utility scopes such as power, telecom and fiber for Data Centers and other market pursuits. The ideal candidate is both a seller and a builder — someone who can win work, execute it successfully, and help scale the division over time.

Key Responsibilities

Business Unit Leadership

• Serve as the lead for the dry utilities division, responsible for growth, performance, and execution
• Work with EVP and Preconstruction to develop strategy, target markets, and pipeline
• Establish workflows, standards, and best practices for estimating and project delivery
• Support hiring and building out the team as the division grows

Business Development & Revenue Generation

• Identify, pursue, and secure new dry utility projects
• Leverage existing relationships and build new client partnerships
• Lead proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations
• Maintain and manage an active pipeline of opportunities
• Drive top-line revenue growth for the division

Estimating / Preconstruction

• Lead all estimating efforts for dry utility scopes
• Prepare detailed takeoffs, budgets, and bid submissions
• Analyze plans and specifications to ensure complete and accurate scope coverage
• Identify risk, gaps, and value engineering opportunities
• Collaborate with EVP, Preconstruction on pricing strategy and bid approvals

Project Execution & Operations

• Oversee projects from award through closeout
• Manage budgets, schedules, and cost performance (P&L / CTC)
• Coordinate with field teams, superintendents, and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Manage billing, change orders, and client communication

Field Coordination

• Maintain strong alignment between estimating and field execution
• Support manpower planning, equipment needs, and scheduling
• Conduct site visits and stay engaged in active operations
• Drive accountability, production, and quality standards

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in dry utilities construction (power, telecom, fiber, etc.)
• Experience bidding and performing multi-million-dollar Data Center dry-utility scopes
• Proven ability to build relationships, win work, and manage projects
• Experience leading or helping grow a business line or division preferred
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, and job cost management
• Established industry relationships (highly preferred)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Proficient in estimating tools and Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties and/or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and at the discretion of management.

Sendero Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.