MEP Preconstruction Engineer

Holder Construction•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Holder Construction is seeking an MEP Preconstruction Engineer to join their Preconstruction team in their Phoenix, AZ regional office. This is a full-time, in-person position. The role involves leading and managing MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement. The engineer will communicate with various stakeholders, prepare estimate analyses, coordinate scope development, analyze bid proposals, train other engineers, lead RFP responses, create project deliverables, and support preconstruction meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, Construction Management, or relevant MEP subcontractor preconstruction experience.
2–5 years of preconstruction experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation systems/power monitoring systems.
Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
Outstanding communication and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to change professionally.
Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or developing teams of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.
Proven ability to encourage high performance and enable others to act.
Experience in presenting ideas clearly and handling confrontation constructively.
Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback.
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ability to engage with clients, vendors, and industry partners to maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.
Coordinate with teams of preconstruction engineers to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and provide recommendations for award, considering project risks and challenges.
Train and develop preconstruction engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
Lead responses to RFPs and represent Holder at meetings and industry events.
Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients.
Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase.