Preconstruction Engineer

Gilbane Building Company•Reno, NV

49d•$72,900 - $107,900•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer to be responsible for project administration during the design phase of the project, including document control and management, as well as all design phase control functions. Regular in-office presence is required. Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What's in it for you? Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
2-5 years of experience in operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams
1-3 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry (demonstrating business acumen)
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft software
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and outside representatives
Knowledge of regional building codes, standards, and/or requirements
Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques
Expanding knowledge of drawings/specs for all trades and disciplines
Expanding knowledge of region-specific code requirements and effects on building construction

Responsibilities

Assists with Request for Proposal (RFP) response, including assembling the deliverable response matrix, client interview content, and final RFP submission
Coordinates information conformance between preconstruction departments, operations team, and business development. Coordinates internal and external (subcontractor) meetings as necessary
Assists the preconstruction team in phased responsibilities such as estimating, purchasing, economic inclusion, scheduling, logistics, market outreach, bidding, and design team coordination
Schedules and conducts well organized pre-bid conferences
Develops positive relationships with trade contractors and vendors through external networking, events, etc.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external partners
Organizes supporting documentation for supervisor analysis and review
Performs analysis and general scope reviews of subcontractor budget pricing
Maintains the project Teams site
Provides holistic document control of internal documents, including case studies performed and documents shared with the client
Conducts initial market outreach to subcontractors during entire preconstruction phase
Creates bid package list and work breakdown structure after review of project documents

Benefits

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources.
While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.
In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.
You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.

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