Nicholas Patch

About Nicholas Patch

AIC Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) with over 25 years in the construction industry, including 15+ years driving winning bids and profitable project delivery. I’ve worked my way up from the field—starting as a pipe layer—to executive leadership roles, including VP of Operations and VP of Estimating. That journey gives me a rare, full‑spectrum understanding of construction: how work is actually built, how it’s priced, and where projects succeed or fail. I focus on creating estimates and plans that reflect real‑world conditions, realistic production, and constructable solutions, not just spreadsheet assumptions. My expertise includes leading and mentoring estimating teams, setting standards for high‑accuracy detailed estimating, cost modeling, constructability reviews, value engineering, proposal development, budget feasibility, and schedule analysis. I have extensive experience in the Heavy Civil, Water Resources, and Underground Utility markets, with a leadership approach centered on aligning teams, subcontractors, and owners to deliver predictable results, competitive wins, and long‑term value.

Experience

1. Vice President of Preconstruction - Phillips Heavy Civil

   Phillips Infrastructure

   Jan 2026 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   Executive leader responsible for preconstruction in heavy civil, infrastructure, mining and water resources projects. Leads pursuits from opportunity review through construction startup, aligning Business Development, Estimating, Procurement, Operations, and Project Delivery. Establishes review cadence, guides pricing and commercial strategy, and ensures bids include a clear execution plan with defined scope and risk. Integrity | Safety | Quality | Production

Education

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Engineering Technology

  2000 — 2004