Office Engineer - Preconstruction

Holder Construction • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Holder Construction is seeking an Office Engineer to join its Preconstruction team in regional offices across the United States. This is a full-time, in-person position. The role involves analyzing construction design documents and specifications, preparing cost estimates and quantity surveys, managing cost and design issues, coordinating trades, gaining exposure to Building Information Modeling (BIM), and overseeing project purchasing. Holder is a performance-driven construction company that invests in employee development through a structured career development program. Substance abuse testing and a background screening are conditions of employment. Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills, and a team-first mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or prior experience in a construction or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and scheduling principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand construction design documents and specifications.
• Prepare accurate construction cost estimates and quantity surveys across various scopes of work.
• Manage cost and design issues to optimize project outcomes.
• Coordinate trades and gain exposure to Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Oversee project purchasing, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level