Chief Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a Chief Preconstruction Manager to lead estimates and manage teams of estimators. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and a minimum of 15 years of construction experience, with proven leadership ability in preconstruction. This role involves fostering collaboration across departments and developing relationships with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills and an innovative attitude, with experience in various estimating software tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of construction experience, with 5–10 years managing teams.
• Proven results at Senior Estimator level.
• Understanding of all aspects of preconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple estimates and manage teams.
• Compile conceptual estimates and project details.
• Drive projects forward to achieve results.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Innovative attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

P6

BuildingConnected

BlueBeam

Agtek

Sage

Destini

Assemble

Job description

Chief Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC – Dallas, TX (TX Industrial Division)

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple estimates and manage teams of estimators.
• Compile conceptual estimates, including project benchmarks and details.
• Execute multiple delivery methods: hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, and IPD.
• Work with operations teams on general requirements including fees, financials, staffing of jobs, and construction schedules.
• Utilize estimating software tools: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage, Destini, Assemble and others.
• Understand pro‑forma targets and anticipate unique factors for each job.
• Foster collaboration regarding resources and ideas for continuous improvement with other departments, offices, and regions.
• Partner with associated division/market to assist in managing and forecasting pursuit costs.
• Drive projects forward and understand efforts needed to achieve desired results.
• Research, discover, and leverage strategies to win projects.
• Strategically apply preconstruction resources for greatest return on investment.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and extract their true needs.
• Allocate and forecast personnel needs and department capacity.
• Navigate client, designer, and estimating team through budget review.
• Lead teams (designer/client/trades) from design to a target budget.
• Represent the estimating team at job interviews and clearly present estimates to clients.
• Manage, mentor, coach, and develop all estimators on assigned team; conduct annual performance reviews.
• Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, subcontractors, designers, clients, and others for potential business development.
• Research emerging trends in preconstruction and apply innovative strategies to continuously improve department performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience, with 5–10 years managing progressively larger and more complex estimates/teams.
• Proven experience delivering successful results at Senior Estimator level.
• Understanding of all aspects of preconstruction.
• Proven leadership ability with a focus on mentoring, training, and motivating teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain key long‑term relationships with clients, subcontractors, partners, etc.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple direct reports.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Innovative attitude.
• Proven proficiency with technology, including construction cost estimating software.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing – Industries: Construction