Senior Preconstruction Manager

About the Role

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our Birmingham office.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field; or related construction experience
• 6-10 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