Preconstruction Manager

• Understand the bid requirements for hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness of information before pricing.
• Gather, calculate and compile data for use in estimates.
• Identify the project requirements for bidding, insurance, staging, and phasing.                     
• Read, understand, and distribute addendum and drawing revisions to bidding subcontractors.
• Set up estimates with correct cost codes and descriptions.
• Proficiently utilize estimating software tools: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage, Destini, Assemble and others
• Conduct jobsite walkthrough to develop a site logistics plan and understand job constraints.
• Draw cut sections and elevations of all foundations, foundation walls, retaining walls, shoring, etc. to determine relationships to adjacent activities or objects.
• Price value engineering ideas and items.
• Establish list of clarifications for assigned proposal or bid.
• Perform quantity surveys for each CSI division.
• Establish scope sheets and review subcontractor quotes.
• Provide unit pricing for labor and materials and subcontractors.
• Establish building risk, labor burden, and sales tax rates for the project.
• Code estimates to an established schedule of values.
• Assemble final estimate and summary/schedule of values to present to owner.       
• Assist with presentation of budget/bid to design team and owner.                     
• Complete all closeout requirements for unsuccessful estimates.                                  
• Interact with subcontractors, designers, and clients to build and strengthen relationships.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced estimators.

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• 0-3 years of estimating experience and/or combination of estimating and project management experience
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Innovative attitude
• Proven experience with technology
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both 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. Brasfield & Gorrie is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D.