Preconstruction Engineer- Kansas City

Brinkmann Constructors•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering preferred
1-3+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint

Responsibilities

Executing preconstruction processes and procedures
Performing check-set on drawings
Creating and uploading bid solicitation and forms, subcontractor solicitation, collecting and analyzingsubcontractor bids, and subcontractor contracting
Ensuring the set-up and organization of documents in Planswift
Performing quantity take-off and inputting estimate data
Conducting P-File set-up process
Confirming project location licensing requirements
Reviewing project location tax requirements
Establishing appropriate job personnel for project
Determining appropriate construction methods
Completing design review/analysis and identifying value engineering opportunities
Creating VE Log, if applicable
Creating qualifications document
Logistics planning
Creating the Preconstruction schedule
Creating presentation, interview, and RFP proposal materials
Reviewing insurance and bonding requirements and confirming compliance or project specific cost impacts
Creating presentation materials
Preparing bid proposal
Establishing a profit/risk plan
Reviewing and negotiating contracts
Evaluating the final bid and subcontractor selection
Obtaining permits
Reviewing long-lead materials for early procurement
Scheduling, facilitating and documenting subcontractor buyout meetings and Pursuit Post Mortem with Pursuit Team
Providing subcontractor bid results and feedback
Creating and documenting project unit cost sheets
Conducting subcontractor prequalification process
Managing SmartBidNet sub-list data
Saving and organizing documents within P-Files
May be asked to serve as a mentor to new hires during onboarding
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

100% employee owned with the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Company-contributed 401K
Discretionary annual bonus program
Competitive salary with discretionary annual merit increase
Start Strong onboarding program including dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture
Continuing education reimbursement
Performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
Annual performance management cycle to reflect back on goals and performance progress
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
FSA (medical and dependent) and HSA options
Paid parental leave
Seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you along with paid birthday off
Work-life balance and a family-oriented work environment
Service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
Community involvement opportunities
Team building events including holiday party, baseball games, golf and more
Positive and collaborative work environment to be your most creative and authentic self