Senior Preconstruction Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to perform complex estimating tasks and develop comprehensive project estimates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, mentoring junior estimators, and establishing subcontractor relationships. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in estimating software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experienced with various estimating assignments and methodologies.
• Proficient in utilizing estimating software tools like P6, BlueBeam, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex estimating assignments and develop comprehensive estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors on various projects.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior estimators.

Skills

Estimating software proficiency

Excellent oral communication

Technical writing skills

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Education

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

5-10 years of experience in estimating or project management

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 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
• 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