Senior Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead complex estimating and bid strategy for large-scale projects.

You will oversee multiple estimating assignments, coordinate with operations, design teams and owners, and mentor junior estimators while ensuring accurate takeoffs and schedule alignment across delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or related construction experience.
• 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.

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.
• Lead estimate reviews with project management, design team, and owners.
• Visit jobsites to gain understanding of estimate accuracy and impact.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Or related construction experience

Tools

P6

ISQFT

On-Screen Takeoff

Earthwork

Timberline

Assemble

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for an Senior Preconstruction Manager to join our Charlotte office.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• 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 determine crew and labor sizing 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

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field; Or related construction experience
• 10 years of Estimating and/or combination of estimating and project management experience
• Proven experience delivering successful 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

Willingness to travel, as it may be required

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.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities.