| Location | Dallas, TX |
Responsibilities
Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Preconstruction Manager to help lead our TX Healthcare Division. The position will be based out of our Dallas office.
Lead multiple estimates, lead multiple estimate types, and manage teams of
Compile conceptual estimates, including project benchmarks and
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
Understand pro-forma targets and anticipate unique factors for each
Foster collaboration regarding resources and ideas for continuous improvement with other departments, offices, and regions.
Partner with associated division/market to assist in managing and forecasting pursuit
Drive projects forward and understand efforts needed in order to achieve desired
Research, discover, and leverage strategies to win projects.
Strategically apply preconstruction resources for greatest return on
Collaborate with clients to understand and extract their true
Allocate and forecast personnel needs and department capacity.
Navigate client, designer, and estimating team through budget
Lead teams (designer/client/trades) from design to a target
Represent the estimating team at job interviews and clearly present estimates to
Manage, mentor, coach, and develop all estimators on assigned
Conduct annual performance reviews.
Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, subcontractors, designers, clients, and others for potential business development.
Research emerging trends in preconstruction and apply innovative strategies to continuously improve performance of
Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field; Or acceptable construction experience
Minimum 15 years of construction experience with 5-10 years of experience managing progressively larger and more complex estimates/teams
Proven experience delivering successful results at Senior Estimator level
Understanding of all aspects of preconstruction
Proven leadership ability with particular focus on mentoring, training, and motivating teams
Ability to develop and maintain key long-term relationships (clients, subcontractors, partners, )
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Technical writing skills
Conflict resolution skills and experience with successfully resolving disputes
Ability to multitask and prioritize resources
Superior organizational skills
Self-perform production knowledge
Construction scheduling experience
Quantity survey experience
Proficient knowledge of estimating software
Experience representing company with industry and community organizations
Willingness to travel, as it 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.
Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field; Or acceptable construction experience
Minimum 15 years of construction experience with 5-10 years of experience managing progressively larger and more complex estimates/teams
Proven experience delivering successful results at Senior Estimator level
Understanding of all aspects of preconstruction
Proven leadership ability with particular focus on mentoring, training, and motivating teams
Ability to develop and maintain key long-term relationships (clients, subcontractors, partners, )
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Technical writing skills
Conflict resolution skills and experience with successfully resolving disputes
Ability to multitask and prioritize resources
Superior organizational skills
Self-perform production knowledge
Construction scheduling experience
Quantity survey experience
Proficient knowledge of estimating software
Experience representing company with industry and community organizations
Willingness to travel, as it 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.