Assistant Preconstruction Manager - Heavy Civil

Responsibilities

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

* 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.

* 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 & Experience

Education/Qualifications/Experience/

Skills:

* Bachelor degree in construction, engineering, or related field

* 1-3 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.