Mission-Critical Preconstruction Lead

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Atlanta is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead complex estimating on Mission Critical projects. You will develop estimates from conceptual to final design, collaborating with operations, marketing, and design teams to craft accurate, competitive bids.

You will manage multiple delivery methods (hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design-Build, IPD), mentor junior estimators, and visit jobsites to validate estimate assumptions and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• 3–10 years of estimating and/or combination of estimating and project management experience.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Innovative attitude.
• Proven experience with technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and sometimes multiple estimating assignments.
• Develop all levels of estimates, including conceptual thru final design.
• 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.
• Establish schedule durations based on quantities, attend scheduling meetings, and solicit subcontractor schedules.
• Coordinate with internal Scheduling Department.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of scope definition and communicate pricing requirements clearly to subcontractors.
• Work with Field Leadership to determine crew and labor sizing of a project.
• Proficiently utilize estimating software tools: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage Timberline, Assemble and others.
• Lead estimate reviews with project management, design team, and owners.
• Visit jobsites to gain understanding of estimate accuracy and impact.
• Work with marketing department to assist with proposal preparation.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, designers, clients, and others for potential business development.
• Collaborate with internal Virtual Design group during estimate to develop quantities, logistics plan and 4D schedules
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators
• Gather historical data from past/on-going projects for use in future estimates

Skills

Estimating / cost modeling

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

P6

BuildingConnected

BlueBeam

Sage Timberline

Assemble

Agtek

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Atlanta is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead complex estimating on Mission Critical projects. You will develop estimates from conceptual to final design, collaborating with operations, marketing, and design teams to craft accurate, competitive bids.

You will manage multiple delivery methods (hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design-Build, IPD), mentor junior estimators, and visit jobsites to validate estimate assumptions and risks.