Assistant Preconstruction Manager - Heavy Civil

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager in Birmingham, Alabama. You will handle bid requirements, review project specifications, and work closely with subcontractors while mentoring junior estimators. This role requires a bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, along with 1-3 years of estimating experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. Full-time employment is offered with a focus on management and manufacturing within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of estimating experience and/or combination of estimating and project management experience.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required.

Responsibilities

• Understand the bid requirements for various estimates.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness.
• Conduct jobsite walkthroughs to develop a site logistics plan.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Conflict resolution skills

Superior organizational skills

Innovative attitude

Ability to multitask

Proven experience with technology

Education

Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

P6

ISQFT

On-Screen Takeoff

Earthwork

Timberline

Assemble

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Responsibilities

• Understand the bid requirements for hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness of information before pricing.
• Gather, calculate and compile data for use in estimates.
• Identify the project requirements for bidding, insurance, staging, and phasing.
• Read, understand, and distribute addendum and drawing revisions to bidding subcontractors.
• Set up estimates with correct cost codes and descriptions.
• Utilize estimating software tools, including P6, ISQFT, On-Screen Takeoff, Earthwork, Timberline, Assemble and others.
• Conduct jobsite walkthrough to develop a site logistics plan and understand job constraints.
• Draw cut sections and elevations of all foundations, foundation walls, retaining walls, shoring, etc. to determine relationships to adjacent activities or objects.
• Price value engineering ideas and items.
• Establish list of clarifications for assigned proposal or bid.
• Perform quantity surveys for each CSI division.
• Establish scope sheets and review subcontractor quotes.
• Provide unit pricing for labor and materials and subcontractors.
• Establish building risk, labor burden, and sales tax rates for the project.
• Code estimates to an established schedule of values.
• Assemble final estimate and summary/schedule of values to present to owner.
• Assist with presentation of budget/bid to design team and owner.
• Complete all closeout requirements for unsuccessful estimates.
• Interact with subcontractors, designers, and clients to build and strengthen relationships.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.

Education / Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• 1-3 years of estimating experience and/or combination of estimating and project management experience
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Innovative attitude
• Proven experience with technology
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day‑to‑day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Brasfield & Gorrie is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction

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