Senior Preconstruction Lead — Estimating & Strategy

Brasfield & Gorrie; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie invites a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead Orlando Preconstruction efforts, overseeing estimating, bid strategies, and coordination with operations, design teams, and clients. The role requires strong leadership, deep estimating experience, and the ability to guide multiple delivery methods from concept through procurement, ensuring accurate cost projections and timely proposals.

This position also emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with VDC, and relationship-building

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• 5-15 years of estimating and/or project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering results at Estimator II level.
• 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 multiple estimating assignments.
• Compile conceptual estimates, including project benchmarks and details.
• 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
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of scope definition, and communicate pricing requirements clearly to subcontractors
• Work with General Superintendent and Division Manager to understand crew and labor needs of a project
• Use PT&I calculator based on labor types, state, and EMR
• Proficiently utilize estimating software tools: P6, ISQFT, On-Screen Takeoff, Earthwork, 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 VDC group during estimate to develop quantities, logistics plan and 4D schedules
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators
• Lead and facilitate “on-ramp” sessions
• 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 thinking

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

P6

ISQFT

On-Screen Takeoff

Earthwork

Timberline

Assemble

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie invites a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead Orlando Preconstruction efforts, overseeing estimating, bid strategies, and coordination with operations, design teams, and clients. The role requires strong leadership, deep estimating experience, and the ability to guide multiple delivery methods from concept through procurement, ensuring accurate cost projections and timely proposals.

This position also emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with VDC, and relationship-building