Pre-Construction Engineer/Estimator
USOBC / US Offsite Design Build Factory • Redding, CA4d • Hybrid
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Pre-Construction Engineer/Estimator
USOBC / US Offsite Design Build Factory•Redding, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
USO Building Co./US-Offsite is seeking a Pre-Construction Engineer/Estimator for its construction division, USO Building Co. This role will support the early planning, estimating, budgeting, and preconstruction coordination of multifamily modular construction projects. The position involves turning concepts, drawings, scopes, and client goals into accurate budgets, clear bid packages, and strong project handoffs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and comfortable working with drawings, quantities, subcontractor pricing, budgets, and constructability questions. This is an opportunity to grow within estimating, preconstruction, and modular construction by supporting projects before they move into execution. The role is primarily based in Redding, CA, with regular travel to active project sites.
Requirements
- 2+ years of construction estimating, preconstruction, project engineering, or related construction experience preferred
- Experience with quantity takeoffs, bid solicitation, subcontractor pricing, or scope review preferred
- Familiarity with commercial, multifamily, modular, design-build, or general contracting environments is a plus
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes, and construction documents
- Strong Excel, Microsoft Office, and document organization skills
- Experience with estimating, takeoff, or project management software preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across preconstruction, design, operations, vendors, and subcontractors
Responsibilities
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes, and project documents for estimating and preconstruction needs
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and cost comparisons
- Assist with subcontractor solicitation, bid package preparation, scope leveling, and proposal review
- Identify scope gaps, cost risks, constructability concerns, and value-engineering opportunities
- Support preconstruction planning for modular, site, and vertical construction scopes
- Collaborate with the Preconstruction team, Project Managers, designers, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify pricing and project scope
- Prepare and organize estimate summaries, bid tabs, budgets, and supporting documentation
- Track pricing updates, subcontractor responses, lead times, and outstanding preconstruction items
- Assist with RFIs, design coordination, and cost impacts during early project development
- Support smooth project handoff from Preconstruction to Operations by maintaining accurate files and clear scope documentation
- Help improve estimating templates, cost databases, workflows, and internal preconstruction processes
Benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- W-2 Employment
- Full-time schedule, 40+ hours per week
- Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel using a personal vehicle
- 80 hours of vacation annually, accrued
- 40 hours of sick leave per year
- 7 paid holidays
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match
- All-team gatherings and company events
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Job Type
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Career Level
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