Senior Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie • Dallas, TX

158d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees