Preconstruction Engineer

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What is your mission?

As the Client's Preconstruction Engineer, you will be in the corporate office supporting the Preconstruction group. The position requires an in-depth understanding of all commercial construction trades including sitework, structural concrete, paving, light gauge, and HSS metal frame construction, MEP's, and interior finishes. The right candidate would be comfortable working with owners, design consultants, subcontractors, SCM team members, and executives. We need someone who is a leader, detail-oriented, a self-learner, a builder of processes, and comfortable maintaining a work-life balance in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

You will provide the best service to our partner client by performing these tasks:

Attend and support in client's initial kick-off meetings to fully understand the scope.Drive/Support initial project design and coordination of design consultants throughout the permitting phase.Ability to thoroughly read and understand construction documents/analyze specifications to compile subcontractor bid packages.Perform quantity survey takeoffs within Bluebeam, Procore, and other software tools.Develop pricing/compile full construction estimates following the industry standard CSI divisions in various stages of the design process; ability to provide estimates at Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document phases.Source bids from relevant design consultants/local subcontractors and vetted for performance, cost, and quality.Ability to work on multiple preconstruction projects at once.Manage document control for various phases of the preconstruction process.Create & distribute meeting minutes for preconstruction meetings.Compile cost history and prepare system comparisons following standardized phase codes.Develop project Procurement Status Reports and support initial buyout efforts.Support initial project schedule development and management throughout the preconstruction phase.Develop project risk/opportunity logs for preconstruction projects.Perform construction scope risk analysis and project schedule risk management.Support the development of project proposals with the Preconstruction Manager and Operations Group.Execute various scopes of work through the subcontractor selection and contracting process.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations.Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies.Assist in annual planning and program build-out of SOPs.Performs other duties as assigned.
Who are we looking for?2+ Years of experience estimating projects as a commercial general contractor.2+ years of field experience with a nationwide commercial General Contractor.Prior experience demonstrates successful completion of commercial construction projects in several asset classes.Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.A drive to learn and do as much as possible in an entrepreneurial setting.Ability to use one's autonomy and creativity to be macro-managed with mentorship.Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical skills.Strong written and oral communication skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. Smartsheet, and Google Suite products.Advanced utilization within Bluebeam or similar software performing take-offs.Proficiency in Procore with the ability to navigate Core Tools, Project Management, Financial Management and Preconstruction workflows.
Company Perks:Above-industry salary package and incentivesComprehensive HMO benefits and life insurance from day 1Free learning and development courses for your personal and career growthDynamic company eventsOpportunities for promotionFree meals and snacks

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