Chief Preconstruction Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Preconstruction Manager to help lead our Commercial Division. The position will be based out of our Nashville office.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Understand the bid requirements for hard bid, conceptual, schematic , design/build , 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.
• Utilize estimating software tools, including P6, ISQFT, On-Screen Takeoff, Earthwork, Hard $ , 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.
• Evaluation of project opportunities and participation in the process to determine quality of pursuits.

• Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of preconstruction experience and/or combination of preconstruction and project management experience
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communicatio n
• Experience managing multiple direct reports
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Innovative attitude
• Proven proficiency with technology , including heavy construction cost estimating software

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.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities