Preconstruction Manager

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

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie in Nashville seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating activities across complex projects. You will develop estimates from conceptual through final design and coordinate with operations, marketing, and virtual design teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating delivery methods (hard bid, GMP, design-build, IPD), leading estimate reviews, visiting jobsites for accuracy, and mentoring junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• 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 and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex estimating assignments across multiple projects.
• Develop estimates from conceptual through final design with benchmarks and value analysis.
• Understand and execute multiple delivery methods (hard bid, GMP, design-build, IPD).
• Collaborate with operations on fees, staffing, and schedules; coordinate with Scheduling Department.
• Lead estimate reviews with project management, design team, and owners; visit jobsites for accuracy.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier relationships; assist with proposal preparation.
• Mentor less experienced estimators and gather historical data for future estimates.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Innovative thinking

Technology proficiency

Estimating teamwork

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 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.