Preconstruction Engineer

County Materials Family of Companies•Westmont, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Preconstruction Engineer supports the successful execution of projects from concept through design and the preliminary stages of construction. This role provides technical support to the preconstruction team, evaluates constructability, supports budgeting and scheduling efforts, and helps identify solutions that reduce risk, manage costs, and minimize delays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of five years of experience in prestressed/precast design, structural design, construction, or preconstruction engineering.
Strong understanding of prestressed/precast design principles, manufacturing processes, and applicable industry standards.
In-depth knowledge of construction and prestressed/precast concrete systems, such as podiums, walls, and parking garages.
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant software.
Thorough knowledge of building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Effective communication, negotiation, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred or ability to obtain licensure required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project stakeholders, contractors, and clients to understand project scope, objectives, schedules, and required timelines.
Works closely with internal and external drafting and design teams, project managers, engineers, sales, contractors, and clients to ensure building components are accurately designed, budgeted, coordinated, and aligned with project objectives.
Analyze project designs and provide technical input related to feasibility, cost effectiveness, constructability, value engineering, and integration of precast/prestressed components.
Review construction documents and project information to identify requirements and ensure design compliance with local codes, standards, and client specifications.
Partner with engineering teams to identify design challenges and propose practical, innovative solutions.
Develop and maintain project budgets, identify cost-saving measures, and evaluate alternative solutions to support the most cost-effective approach.
Coordinate with internal teams regarding material procurement, transportation, delivery, and installation timelines.
Identify design, production, or coordination issues and support corrective actions to maintain quality, compliance, and project schedules.
Serve as a primary point of contact for prestressed/precast-related inquiries during the preconstruction phase.
Communicate project status, challenges, milestones, costs, schedules, and proposed solutions through regular updates, meetings, and presentations.
Identify and assess risks related to project scope, design coordination, manufacturing, transportation, delivery, and installation; propose mitigation strategies to minimize delays or cost overruns.