Senior Preconstruction Manager

Responsibilities:

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Preconstruction Manager in Jacksonville, FL. 

• 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