Senior Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Dallas is seeking a Chief Preconstruction Manager to perform complex estimating assignments and lead project teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, with 4-10 years of estimating or project management experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency with estimating software are essential. This role involves significant leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of Estimating and/or project management experience required.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proven experience with estimating software tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex estimating assignments for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with teams to develop estimates and schedules.
• Lead estimate reviews and provide mentoring to less experienced estimators.

Skills

Estimating

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

P6

BlueBeam

Sage

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Preconstruction Manager or Sr. Preconstruction Manager to join our Dallas office.

• 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, Destini, 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
• 4-10 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