Engineer

Holder Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

Job summary

A national construction firm is seeking an Engineer to join their Preconstruction team in Columbus, OH. This full-time, in-person role involves reading design documents, performing cost estimates, managing project phases, coordinating trades, and overseeing purchasing for projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and time management skills are essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including an annual bonus program.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
• Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys for various scopes of work.
• Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases.
• Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes.
• Oversee all purchasing required to support projects.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software use

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About The Role

We are looking for an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Columbus, OH. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
• Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys for various scopes of work.
• Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases.
• Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes.
• Oversee all purchasing required to support projects, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to relocate.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.