PRECONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
About The Position
About the role: The Preconstruction Engineer provides support to the preconstruction lead ultimately responsible for certain aspects of the preconstruction/estimating effort of each assigned project. About us: Across the Front Range, clients choose to work with us based on the relationships and projects we build, and the unmatched client experience we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are all-in on every project. Our culture of ownership drives us to create buildings of distinction and relationships that last. For us, excellence is non-negotiable and it’s why so many of our projects are from repeat customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, related field, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience in a Project Engineer or Field Engineer role.
- Have a basic understanding of construction means and methods.
- Proficiency with Sage Timberline Estimating, ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, and MS suite.
- Prior experience with project information management software. CMiC, Procore, Autodesk, and ASTA scheduling experience a plus.
- Candidates must have acceptable Motor Vehicle record and be able to pass a background check per company policy.
- Current driver’s license which has been valid for the past 12 consecutive months.
- This is a full-time in-person role based in our Fort Collins, Colorado office.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with project information management software. CMiC, Procore, Autodesk, and ASTA scheduling experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for assigned projects inclusive of preparing estimates, quantity takeoffs, clarifications, and other project related tasks.
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
- Assist with RFP and RFQ response processes.
- Solicit pricing proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
- Assist the Preconstruction lead for design build/assist projects including estimating of design milestones, value engineering, constructability, schedule review, managing design/build subcontractors, maintaining and identifying long lead items
- Assist in preparing estimates for all stages of design from conceptual through final construction documents (design/build, guaranteed maximum price and hard bid diversity) with input, assistance and review from project management and field staff.
- Assist in project hand-off to project management, field staff, and accounting.
- Assist project managers with project buyout.
- Assist in collecting cost data and maintaining the cost database.
- Load quantities and subcontractor quotes into bid tabs and evaluate proposals to identify the lowest responsible proposal.
- Demonstrate presentation and sales skills while assisting and serving on RFP/interview teams.
- Knowledge of commercial, medical, multi-family, design/build, and design/assist construction projects.
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Analytical skills, mathematical aptitude and solutions oriented.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and prioritize accordingly.
- Demonstrate ability for accuracy and thoroughness.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Team-oriented mentality and desire to collaborate across departments.
Benefits
- Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Open Paid Leave Program and paid parental leave
- Mileage reimbursement program
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Competitive compensation, cash bonuses, spot-bonuses
- We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live, work, and play through our Volunteer Time Off program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
