Chief Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm based in Dallas is seeking a Chief Preconstruction Manager for their Healthcare Division. This role involves leading estimating teams, managing complex projects, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of construction experience, including strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive results and develop innovative strategies in preconstruction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of construction experience with 5-10 years managing larger and complex estimates.
• Proven experience delivering successful results at Senior Estimator level.
• Ability to develop and maintain key long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple estimates and manage teams of estimators.
• Compile conceptual estimates with project benchmarks and details.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and extract their true needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Innovative attitude

Education

Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Preconstruction Manager to help lead our Healthcare Division. The position will be based out of our Dallas office.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Lead multiple estimates, lead multiple estimate types, and manage teams of estimators
• Compile conceptual estimates, including project benchmarks and details
• Understand and execute multiple delivery methods, including hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, and IPD
• Work with operations teams on general requirements, including fees, financials, staffing of jobs, and construction schedules
• Proficiently 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 in order 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 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 performance of department

Education – Skills – Knowledge – Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience with 5-10 years of experience 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 particular focus on mentoring, training, and motivating teams
• Ability to develop and maintain key long-term relationships (clients, subcontractors, partners)
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Experience managing multiple direct reports
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Innovative attitude
• Proven proficiency with technology, including construction cost estimating software

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.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities