Senior Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to oversee complex estimating assignments and participate in various project delivery methods. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-10 years of experience in estimating or project management. Responsibilities include leading estimate reviews, developing project relationships, and mentoring less experienced team members. This role is essential for project accuracy and effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field or related construction experience.
• 5-10 years of Estimating and/or combination of estimating and project management experience.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical writing and conflict resolution skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Innovative attitude.
• Proven experience with technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex estimating assignments.
• Develop all levels of estimates including project benchmarks.
• Understand multiple delivery methods for projects.
• Lead estimate reviews with project management and design team.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Technical writing skills

Conflict resolution skills

Multitasking ability

Superior organizational skills

Innovative attitude

Proven experience with technology

Innovative attitude

Technical writing

Education

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

5-10 years of Estimating and/or project management experience

Tools

P6

BuildingConnected

BlueBeam

Agtek

Sage

Destini

Assemble

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Preconstruction Manager in Raleigh, North Carolina.

• 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, 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
• 5-10 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