Preconstruction Manager: Estimating, Strategy & Delivery

Brasfield & Gorrie; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager in the Birmingham area. The role involves estimating from conceptual to final design across diverse project types and collaborating with operations, design, and marketing teams.

You will lead bid strategies, manage subcontractor relationships, and utilize industry software to develop accurate estimates while mentoring junior staff. This on-site leadership position requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Innovative attitude

Technology experience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering or related field

Related construction experience

Tools

P6

BuildingConnected

BlueBeam

Agtek

Sage Timberline

Assemble

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager in the Birmingham area. The role involves estimating from conceptual to final design across diverse project types and collaborating with operations, design, and marketing teams.

You will lead bid strategies, manage subcontractor relationships, and utilize industry software to develop accurate estimates while mentoring junior staff. This on-site leadership position requires strong communication and organizational skills.