Senior Preconstruction Manager

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

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating efforts for complex construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, detailed cost modeling, and collaboration with design teams, owners, and subcontractors.

You will manage multiple delivery methods, develop conceptual and detailed estimates, supervise junior estimators, and ensure schedules and budgets are aligned with client goals. Travel may be required to support project pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field required.
• 5–10 years of estimating and/or 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 and stay organized.
• Innovative attitude and comfort with technology.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex estimating assignments.
• Compile conceptual estimates, including project benchmarks and details.
• Understand and execute multiple delivery methods (hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, IPD).
• Collaborate with operations on fees, staffing, and schedules.
• Establish schedule durations and solicit subcontractor schedules.
• Lead estimate reviews with PM, design team, and owners.
• Visit jobsites to verify estimate accuracy and impact.
• Develop subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Assist with proposal preparation with marketing.
• Collaborate with VDC group on quantities, logistics, 4D schedules.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to estimators.
• Lead and facilitate on-ramp sessions.
• Gather historical data for future estimates.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Innovative attitude

Proven experience with technology

Education

Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field

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 Raleigh, NC 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
• 5-10 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.