What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Engineer position at The Beck Group?
Who We Are
We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.
What You Bring To The Table
Beck is looking for a qualified Preconstruction Engineer to join an extraordinary project team. While this is an entry-level role, you will be involved in many facets of construction with the ability to evolve our existing operations. As the Preconstruction Engineer, you will support the team leader on preconstruction duties and responsibilities. This position will be under the supervision of a Senior Preconstruction Engineer or higher.
The Job Involves The Following Essential Functions
A person with the willingness to learn and be mentored under talented Senior Preconstruction Managers while also having a comprehensive understanding of building construction, excellent time management skills, a passion to get things done, and possess uncompromising authenticity and integrity. An individual with an interest in the integrated project delivery method and an interest in being innovative in process improvement and technology will be an ideal candidate for this position.
You Also Meet The Following Requirements
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50Ibs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.
Beck’s Benefits
At Beck our team member experience goes beyond your day-to-day work activities – we also want to support the rest of your life goals, milestones and challenges. We strive for thrive – we want you to thrive in your wellbeing, finances, and community.
Benefits
In addition to robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits, Beck is pleased to offer its team members:
The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.
What You Bring To The Table
Beck is looking for a qualified Preconstruction Engineer to join an extraordinary project team. While this is an entry-level role, you will be involved in many facets of construction with the ability to evolve our existing operations. As the Preconstruction Engineer, you will support the team leader on preconstruction duties and responsibilities. This position will be under the supervision of a Senior Preconstruction Engineer or higher.
The Job Involves The Following Essential Functions
- Understand Beck's Best Practices
- Provide accurate quantity takeoffs and initial pricing
- Able to independently estimate Interior, Envelope, and Site Scopes of work with minimal direction and understand applicable Specification sections.
- Able to organize and develop an estimate using UniFormat, CSI, and Bid Tabulation
- Develop and maintain project documents
- Comfortable command of preconstruction technologies such as DESTINI Estimator, Revit, BIM360, & Procore, as well as adjacent technologies such as MS Office suite and Bluebeam.
- Perform Beck Bid Day process accurately and reliably
- Interact successfully and in a professional manner with subcontractors / vendors
- Conduct themselves professionally and represent the organization well
- Effective time management skills
- Develop a basic understanding of overhead, fee, and insurance add-ons
A person with the willingness to learn and be mentored under talented Senior Preconstruction Managers while also having a comprehensive understanding of building construction, excellent time management skills, a passion to get things done, and possess uncompromising authenticity and integrity. An individual with an interest in the integrated project delivery method and an interest in being innovative in process improvement and technology will be an ideal candidate for this position.
You Also Meet The Following Requirements
- 0-3 years of relevant construction experience AND:
- College graduate with a relevant degree
- OR relevant experience in field construction operations and have committed to obtaining a relevant degree
- Internship with architectural or commercial construction company preferred but not required
- Fundamental understanding of project documents
- Technical proficiency with MS Office Suite and some level of exposure to various preconstruction technologies
- Experience with 3D model-based applications such as Revit, BIM360, Navisworks, Sketchup, and/or DESTINI Estimator is a plus.
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50Ibs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.
Beck’s Benefits
At Beck our team member experience goes beyond your day-to-day work activities – we also want to support the rest of your life goals, milestones and challenges. We strive for thrive – we want you to thrive in your wellbeing, finances, and community.
Benefits
In addition to robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits, Beck is pleased to offer its team members:
- 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
- Free dedicated financial coach
- Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
- Paid family leave
- Health discounts on medical premiums
- Free comprehensive health screenings
- Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
- Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
- Free Life Coach
- Pet insurance discount
- Organized projects and events to support our communities
The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
