ResponsibilitiesBrasfield & Gorrie is seeking a Preconstruction Manager with demonstrated experience in heavy civil construction, including utilities, power, and/or infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong estimating background and a working knowledge of public agency project delivery.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Experience with hard bid, conceptual, schematic, and design development estimates.
- Review drawings and specifications for completeness of information before pricing.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, drainage, utilities, paving, concrete structures, and bridge components.
- Gather, calculate and compile data for use in estimates.
- Develop equipment cost estimates, including production rates and operational assumptions for self-performed civil scopes
- 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, Timberline, 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.
Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & ExperienceEducation/Qualifications/Experience/Skills:- Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
- 4+ 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.
