Preconstruction Engineer

Description

The Preconstruction Engineer is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, analyzing data, and estimating the time, money, materials, and labor required to construct a building project. The Preconstruction Engineer will help ensure that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble bid proposals, including completing detailed estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors. 
• Actively participate in bidding and pre-construction services. Attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents for the estimate.
• Research, negotiate and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts for awarded projects, including obtaining the necessary insurance requirements.
• Participate in pre-job meeting with project management personnel.
• Navigate the owner through different pricing stages from conceptual budgets to the final GMP set. 
• Administer value engineering process throughout the pricing process to identify cost and schedule advantages for the customer.
• Identify and vet potential new trade partners for each scope of work. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field 
• 2 years of relevant building construction estimating experience
• Two to five years of relevant building construction estimating experience
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Able to communicate effectively and work productively with others.
• Other success factors include attention to detail, problem solving, reliability, thoroughness, positive attitude, professionalism, and an eagerness to learn.
• General working proficiency using estimating and takeoff software
• Ability to use a computer, the internet, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled