B.S. in Construction Management or related engineering discipline
5+ years of Preconstruction experience
General knowledge of building practices, systems, and assemblies
Experience in hard bid and CM at Risk estimating preferred
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance for large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects
Work with Preconstruction team to prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets
Review design documents and complete quantity take-offs
Identify and communicate changes in project scope affecting costs
Update internal documents to reflect changes and inform subcontractors
Review project schedules and assist in preparing general conditions
Solicit and manage subcontractor involvement in preconstruction efforts
Benefits
Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial projects
Collaborative team environment
Potential for professional growth and development
Participation in training and mentoring team members
Access to advanced project management software tools
Full Job Description
Description
The Senior Preconstruction Engineer's role is to assist the Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager, and other operations staff members with preconstruction pursuits from lump-sum hard bids to preliminary CM at Risk budgets. Senior Preconstruction Engineer will primarily be responsible for quantity take offs, subcontractor solicitation, and scope analyzation on assigned projects.
Position Qualifications:
B.S. in Construction Management, or related engineering discipline
5+ years of Preconstruction experience
General knowledge of building practices systems and assemblies
Experience in both hard bid and CM at Risk design-assist estimating efforts is preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide preconstruction administration and technical assistance for one large, complex project ($50+ million) or multiple small/medium projects ($15+ million)
Work in conjunction with Preconstruction team in preparing detailed cost estimates and project budgets ranging from conceptual to GMP based construction documents
Review design documents and complete an accurate quantity take-off for assigned scopes of work
Review design iterations, addendum, updates, etc. and identify changes in scope that may result in cost changes.
Update internal documents (COB and estimate) to reflect the changes and adequately communicate said changes to subcontractors to insure inclusion in subcontractor's pricing
Review project construction schedule and assist in preparation of general conditions
Identify and solicit subcontractors for various preconstruction pursuits and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage in each scope of work
Communicate with subcontractors regarding involvement/interest in preconstruction pursuits and diligently follow up to review project scope and pricing prior to bid day
Actively review scope and quantity information with subcontractors in advance of bid day
Identify and resolve design conflicts and missing information by preparing, tracking, submitting, and distributing preconstruction Requests for Information (RFIs)
Help identify and prequalify new subcontractors
Assist with purchasing and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders
Assist with conceptual estimating of preliminary preconstruction pursuits
Lead training of other team members as directed
Knowledge Requirements:
Senior Estimator must become proficient in and be capable of training other employees in the use and execution of the following systems:
Preconstruction standards and procedures
Subcontractor database management and utilization
Subcontractor bid pricing review and comprehension
Comparison of Bid (COB) creation and analyzation
General knowledge of building practices, systems, and assemblies
Juneau estimate set-up and organization
On-Screen Takeoff
EarthWorks Pro
Procore Project Management Software
Project solicitation creation, issuance, maintenance, and updating
Subcontractor database organization and updating
Estimate notebook setup and organization
Microsoft Office Suite
Primavera/P6
Job Expectations:
Position may require extended periods of time sitting and/or standing, talking both in person and over technological avenues, lifting up to 20 lbs. as needed
Position may require travel within the Juneau Construction Company footprint to jobsites and additional office locations for various events and meetings as needed.
