Design & Budget Preconstruction Engineer II

U.S. Engineering; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,760 - 107,011; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

Matching retirement contributions

529 plan matching

Job summary

U.S. Engineering is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support the Preconstruction Manager with project designs and budgets from inception through the preconstruction phase, and to serve as a resource throughout construction.

You will assist with design reviews, cost and schedule impact analyses, and coordination on design-assist and design-build projects, contributing to scope control and meeting project goals up to several million dollars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.
• Preferred 1 to 5 years of technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptually finishing the design on incomplete design documents.
• Review/evaluate project design documents for cost impact and schedule impact.
• Support the Preconstruction Manager in design progress on design-assist and design-build projects regarding scope control, schedule impact, and coordination.
• Serve as a resource for Project Managers and Field personnel on design issues.
• Assist with the electrical and general coordination of design-assist and design-build projects.
• Assist with generating budget estimates and defining scope with incomplete design information.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a preliminary estimating method, format, and process that meets our estimating goals.
• Update preliminary estimates until the final design is complete.
• Update and maintain a database of estimating information from past projects.
• Manage small project budgeting, with support from a Project Manager as needed.
• Proficient use of the USEC Pricing/Bid Sheet.
• Provide relevant information to the Operations Team to assist in maintaining the project schedule until preconstruction ends.
• Assist the Project Manager with updates for equipment and material lead times.
• Develop and foster effective peer-to-peer relationships with clients.
• Take a supporting role in the RFP process during development and interview prep.
• Develop and foster effective relationships with internal clients, vendors, and subs.
• Attend learning opportunities throughout the industry, including internal and external educational presentations, and other trade-related events.
• Highly encourage participation in USEC extracurricular activities, committees, philanthropy, etc.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing engineering

Construction engineering technology

Team orientation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Business acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Architectural Engineering

Job description

U.S. Engineering is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support the Preconstruction Manager with project designs and budgets from inception through the preconstruction phase, and to serve as a resource throughout construction.

You will assist with design reviews, cost and schedule impact analyses, and coordination on design-assist and design-build projects, contributing to scope control and meeting project goals up to several million dollars.