Pre-Construction Project Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Summary
The Preconstruction Engineer’s role is to assist the Estimator, Project Manager, and other operations staff members with preconstruction pursuits from lump-sum hard bids to preliminary CM at Risk budgets. The Pre-Construction Project Engineer will primarily be responsible for setting up and maintain preconstruction project records, subcontractor solicitations, scope estimating and analyzing assigned projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for setting up the estimate, estimate binder / digital file, invited subcontractors list, and solicitation invitation for preconstruction pursuits
- Identify and solicit the “right” subcontractors for various preconstruction pursuits and insure adequate subcontractor coverage in each scope of work.
- Accumulate the necessary information to qualify subcontractors, through solicitation of potential suitors, to ensure the proper fit for preconstruction pursuits.
- Communicate “persistently” with subcontractors regarding involvement / interest in preconstruction pursuits and diligently follow up to review project scope, pricing prior to bid day, and ensure submission of required administrative documents occurs in a timely manner.
- Review design documents and complete an accurate quantity take-off for assigned scopes of work
- Review design documents and identify scope items with cost implications
- Coordinate with other team members to ensure that “fringe” scopes of work are identified and properly included in estimates
- Assist with conceptual estimating of preliminary preconstruction pursuits
- Assist marketing & business development with the creation and submission of project proposals
Job Specifications
- 3 years minimum experience in preconstruction or estimating (preferred but not required)
- Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
- Broad understanding of industry
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong math/analytical skills
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
- Must be dependable
- Perseveres through challenges
- Flexible interpersonal skills to work with all levels of management
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Preconstruction standards & procedures
- Subcontractor database organization and updating
- Project solicitation creation, issuance, maintenance, and updating
- Preconstruction specific software
- Subcontractor bid pricing review and comprehension
- General knowledge of building practices, systems, and assemblies
- Estimate set-up and organization
- Microsoft Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional communication skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Person in this position needs to be able to move about a job site location and inside the office.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other employees.
- Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Exposed to outdoor weather conditions
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
