Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Nashville seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead complex estimating efforts for diverse commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects.

You will develop and manage estimates from conceptual through final design, including value analysis, schedule integration, and collaboration with operations, marketing, and design teams. This role also involves mentoring junior estimators and shaping winning proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• 3–10 years of estimating and/or project management experience.
• Industrial, healthcare, or mission-critical construction experience preferred.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Superior organizational skills and innovative mindset.
• Proven experience with technology and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex estimating assignments and develop all levels of estimates.
• Understand and execute multiple delivery methods (hard bid, GMP, design-build, IPD).
• Collaborate with operations on fees, staffing, and schedules.
• Establish durations, attend scheduling meetings, and coordinate subcontractor schedules.
• Lead estimate reviews with PM, design team, and owners; visit jobsites to verify accuracy.
• Develop subcontractor/supplier relationships and assist with proposals.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Innovative attitude

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager to join our Nashville 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
• Industrial, 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.