Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Clayco • Phoenix, AZ

88d

About The Position

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the 'art and science of building,' providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects. As a Senior Preconstruction Engineer, you will drive the bidding process for construction projects by crafting precise conceptual and lump sum estimates, developing proposals, and managing subcontractor bids. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project documents, perform quantity take-offs, conduct constructability reviews, and implement value engineering analyses. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping departmental strategies and fostering continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of estimating experience in solar or battery storage construction, with a strong track record in project bidding and management.
• Deep understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions.
• Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong conceptual abilities with a knack for working with limited information, and proven technical skills in mathematical calculations.
• Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Preconstruction team to deliver accurate proposals across various business units, including Solar, Battery Storage, and/or Renewables sectors.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
• Oversee the solicitation process for subcontractor bids, build and nurture relationships with subcontractors, and maintain a comprehensive master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets to ensure competitive and fair bidding processes.
• Evaluate project schedules, assist in drafting General Conditions, and contribute to the final assembly of estimates for presentation to owners.
• Facilitate a seamless transition of estimates, bid information, drawings, and specifications to Project Management, and assist Project Managers with contract negotiations, change orders, and other project needs.
• Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices and productivities to inform future estimating and bidding processes.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree