Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a construction estimator to develop bid estimates across hard bid, conceptual, schematic and design development stages. The role requires reviewing drawings and specs for completeness, gathering data, and coordinating with subcontractors to finalize quantities and pricing.

The successful candidate will set up estimates with proper cost codes, utilize multiple estimating tools, and present budget details to owners and design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• 0–3 years estimating experience or combination with project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Superior organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Innovative attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Proven technology proficiency and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as required.

Responsibilities

• Understand bid requirements for various estimate types (hard bid, conceptual, schematic, design development).
• Review drawings/specifications for completeness before pricing.
• Gather, calculate and compile data for estimates.
• Identify project bidding requirements including insurance, staging, phasing.
• Distribute addenda and drawing revisions to bidding subcontractors.
• Set up estimates with correct cost codes and descriptions.
• Utilize estimating software: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage, Destini, Assemble.
• Conduct site walkthroughs to develop site logistics plans and constraints.
• Draw sections/elevations to relate foundations to other activities.
• Price value engineering ideas and items.
• Establish clarifications, quantity surveys and scope sheets.
• Provide unit pricing for labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Establish building risk, labor burden, and sales tax rates.
• Code estimates to schedule of values; assemble final estimate and SV.
• Assist with budget/bid presentation to design team and owner.
• Complete closeout requirements for unsuccessful estimates.
• Engage with subcontractors, designers and clients to build relationships.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior estimators.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Innovative attitude

Technology proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

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

0-3 years estimating experience

Tools

P6

BuildingConnected

BlueBeam

Agtek

Sage

Destini

Assemble

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understand the bid requirements for hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.


• Review drawings and specifications for completeness of information before pricing.


• Gather, calculate and compile data for use in estimates.


• 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.


• Proficiently utilize estimating software tools: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage, Destini, 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

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field


• 0-3 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.