Responsibilities:
Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager or Sr. Preconstruction Manager to join our Dallas office.
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Perform complex and sometimes multiple estimating assignments.
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Develop all levels of estimates, including conceptual thru final design. Estimates should include project benchmarks and value analysis.
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Understand and execute multiple delivery methods, including hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, and IPD.
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Work with operations teams on general requirements, including fees, financials, staffing of jobs, and construction schedules.
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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.
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Proficiently utilize estimating software tools: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage, Destini, Assemble and others
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Lead estimate reviews with project management, design team, and owners.
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Visit jobsites to gain understanding of estimate accuracy and impact.
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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.
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Collaborate with internal Virtual Design group during estimate to develop quantities, logistics plan and 4D schedules
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Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators
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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
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4-10 years of Estimating and/or combination of estimating and project management experience
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Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
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Technical writing skills
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Conflict resolution skills
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Ability to multitask
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Superior organizational skills
- Innovative attitude
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Proven experience with technology
