Heavy Civil Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager for heavy civil construction projects, including utilities, power, and infrastructure. The role emphasizes a strong estimating background and knowledge of public agency project delivery.

The candidate will perform detailed takeoffs, develop cost estimates, and coordinate with subcontractors and clients to win bids and manage project scope. Travel relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of estimating experience and/or combination of estimating and project management experience.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication.

Responsibilities

• Estimate using hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.
• Review drawings/specifications for completeness before pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, utilities, paving, structures, bridges.
• Develop equipment cost estimates and production rates.
• Set up estimates with correct cost codes and descriptions.
• Utilize estimating software tools (P6, ISQFT, OTT, Earthwork, Timberline, Assemble).
• Prepare final estimate and schedule of values for owner presentation.
• Interact with subcontractors, designers, and clients to build relationships.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Innovative attitude

Technology proficiency

Willingness to travel/relocate

Education

Bachelor degree in construction/engineering/related field

Tools

P6

ISQFT

On-Screen Takeoff

Earthwork

Timberline

Assemble

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is seeking a Preconstruction Manager with demonstrated experience in heavy civil construction, including utilities, power, and/or infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong estimating background and a working knowledge of public agency project delivery.

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

• Experience with hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness of information before pricing.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, paving, concrete structures, and bridge components.
• Gather, calculate and compile data for use in estimates.
• Develop equipment cost estimates, including production rates and operational assumptions for self-performed civil scopes
• 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 - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

Education/Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• 4+ 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.