Senior Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C.; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C. in Orlando seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead the local Preconstruction team and drive successful project estimates from concept through bid.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven estimating expertise to guide multiple delivery methods including hard bid, GMP, Design Build, and IPD. You will collaborate with operations, marketing, and design teams to develop accurate estimates, schedules, and procurement plans while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• 5–15 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex estimating assignments and compile conceptual estimates.
• Understand and execute multiple delivery methods (hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, IPD).
• Work with operations on fees, financials, staffing, and schedules.
• Establish schedule durations; solicit subcontractor schedules.
• Lead estimate reviews with PM, design team, and owners.
• Visit jobsites to assess estimate accuracy and impact.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with VDC during estimate for quantities and 4D schedules.
• Provide leadership to less experienced estimators.

Skills

Estimating

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Multitasking

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

P6

ISQFT

On-Screen Takeoff

Earthwork

Timberline

Assemble

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Preconstruction Manager to help lead the efforts of our Orlando Preconstruction team.

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 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

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field; Or related construction experience
• 5- 15 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

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.