Preconstruction Manager - Civil

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating activities for sitework within the Self Perform division in Atlanta, GA. You will manage complex estimates, coordinate with operations, and drive value through design and procurement collaboration.

Responsibilities include developing all levels of estimates, leading reviews with stakeholders, visiting sites for accuracy, and mentoring junior estimators while building strong subcontractor relationships for successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field or equivalent construction experience.
• 3–10 years estimating and/or 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 estimating assignments and develop all levels of estimates.
• Understand multiple delivery methods including hard bid, GMP, Design Build, and IPD.
• Collaborate with operations on fees, staffing, and schedules.
• Lead estimate reviews with project management, design team, and owners.
• Visit jobsites to validate estimate accuracy and impact.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Mentor less experienced estimators.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Innovative attitude

Proven technology experience

Education

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

3-10 years of estimating and/or project management experience

Tools

P6

BuildingConnected

BlueBeam

Agtek

Sage Timberline

Assemble

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager to work in our Self Perform division with a focus on sitework.

• Perform complex and sometimes multiple estimating assignments.
• Develop all levels of estimates, including conceptual through 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
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical writing skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to multitask
• Superior organizational skills
• Innovative attitude
• Proven experience with technology