Chief Preconstruction Manager

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Brasfield & Gorrie, Llc
Full-service general contractor offering construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services.
Lead preconstruction estimates, manage estimator teams, and oversee project bidding.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Nashville, TN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace and Aviation
Commercial
Education
Energy
Government
Healthcare
Hospitality
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimating
personnel forecasting
client collaboration
preconstruction planning
team leadership
trend research
  • Work with operations teams on general requirements, including fees, financials, staffing of jobs, and construction schedules
  • Allocate and forecast personnel needs and department capacity.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, engineers, subcontractors, designers, clients, and others for potential business development.
  • Foster collaboration regarding resources and ideas for continuous improvement with other departments, offices, and regions.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand and extract their true needs.
  • Drive projects forward and understand efforts needed in order to achieve desired results
  • Strategically apply preconstruction resources for greatest return on investment.
  • Partner with associated division/market to assist in managing and forecasting pursuit costs
  • Research emerging trends in preconstruction and apply innovative strategies to continuously improve performance of department
  • Lead teams (designer/client/trades) from design to a target budget.
  • Manage, mentor, coach, and develop all estimators on assigned Conduct annual performance reviews.
  • Compile conceptual estimates, including project benchmarks and details
  • Navigate client, designer, and estimating team through budget review.
  • Represent the estimating team at job interviews and clearly present estimates to clients
  • Lead multiple estimates, lead multiple estimate types, and manage teams of estimators
  • Research, discover, and leverage strategies to win projects.
What you bring
15+ yrs
estimating software
p6
bluebeam
bachelor
leadership
  • Understand pro-forma targets and anticipate unique factors for each job
  • Minimum 15 years of construction experience with 5-10 years of experience managing progressively larger and more complex estimates/teams
  • Proven proficiency with technology, including construction cost estimating software
  • Understand and execute multiple delivery methods, including hard bid, negotiated GMP, Design Build, and IPD
  • Excellent written communication
  • Experience managing multiple direct reports
  • Proven leadership ability with particular focus on mentoring, training, and motivating teams
  • Understanding of all aspects of preconstruction
  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field
  • Ability to multitask
  • Proven experience delivering successful results at Senior Estimator level
  • Proficiently utilize estimating software tools: P6, BuildingConnected, BlueBeam, Agtek, Sage, Destini, Assemble and others
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain key long-term relationships (clients, subcontractors, partners, )
  • Conflict resolution skills
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1964
Year Founded
The company was established in 1964 and has since grown significantly.
  • Specializing in a wide range of construction services, including preconstruction, design-build, and construction management.
  • Known for delivering complex and large-scale projects on time and within budget, often exceeding client expectations.
  • Known for delivering complex and large-scale projects on time and within budget, often exceeding client expectations.
  • The company has completed iconic projects in sectors such as healthcare, commercial, industrial, and residential construction.
  • Notable projects include high-rise buildings, major infrastructure developments, and advanced healthcare facilities.
  • Focused on a diverse portfolio of work across the Southeast, with a reputation for sustainable and high-quality construction practices.
Culture + Values
  • Safety – Protecting the health and safety of employees, clients, and the public.
  • Integrity – Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
  • Excellence – Continuously improving and exceeding expectations.
  • Collaboration – Working together to achieve shared goals.
  • Stewardship – Making decisions that benefit the long-term health of the company, employees, and community.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by a specific future year.
  • Commitment to sustainability through efficient use of resources and sustainable building practices.
  • Focus on reducing environmental impact through energy-efficient technologies and waste reduction.
  • Implementation of green building practices and obtaining certifications like LEED for projects.
  • Regular assessment and reporting of environmental performance.
Inclusion & Diversity
16% Women
Gender Representation
Women make up 16% of the total workforce, with ongoing efforts to increase this number.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued.
  • Strategic initiatives to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in leadership positions.
  • Employee resource groups focused on promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Ongoing training and development programs related to inclusion and diversity.
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