Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Birmingham seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead complex estimating efforts across projects. You will develop conceptual through final design estimates, run bid and GMP processes, and coordinate with operations, design teams, and owners.

You will mentor junior estimators, establish schedules, review bids, and foster subcontractor relationships while leveraging tools like P6, BlueBeam, and Sage Timberline to drive accurate, competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• 3–10 years of estimating and/or PM experience in commercial, healthcare, or mission-critical projects.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication.
• Strong technical writing and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized with an innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex estimating assignments and develop all levels of estimates.
• Execute estimates from conceptual through final design with benchmarks and value analysis.
• Understand and apply multiple delivery methods (hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, IPD).
• Coordinate with operations on fees, staffing, and construction schedules.
• Establish schedule durations, attend scheduling meetings, and solicit subcontractor schedules.
• Communicate pricing requirements clearly to subcontractors and drive accurate estimates.
• Lead estimate reviews with PM, design team, and owners.
• Visit jobsites to verify estimate accuracy and impact.
• Assist marketing with proposal preparation.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, and clients for business development.
• Collaborate with Virtual Design on quantities, logistics, and 4D schedules.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.
• Gather historical data from past/on-going projects for future use.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Innovation

Technology experience

Education

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

Tools

P6

BuildingConnected

BlueBeam

Agtek

Sage Timberline

Assemble

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager to join our Birmingham office.

• Perform complex and sometimes multiple estimating assignments.
• Develop all levels of estimates, including conceptual thru final design. Estimates should include project benchmarks and value analysis.
• 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

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

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

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.