Entry-Level Preconstruction Engineer: Estimating & Bids

CPPI; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company (1

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

CPPI in Gainesville seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to support estimating, bid preparation, constructability reviews, and project coordination for hard bid and negotiated work.

You will help deliver accurate estimates, manage schedules, and ensure client satisfaction aligned with CPPI’s mission and values. A degree in construction-related fields or 5 years of equivalent experience is required, with proficiency in estimation software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or 5 years of equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Preconstruction Engineer for a Senior Level Preconstruction Engineer.
• Experience using on-screen takeoff software or other graphic software.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction systems and cost structures.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), estimating software, and plan management tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented and proactive.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope, risk, and constructability issues.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop cost estimates using estimating software.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids; prepare bid comparison matrices.
• Manage prequalification of subcontractors and maintain bid lists.
• Assist in preparing bid proposals, pricing forms, and final deliverables for both hard bid and CM/DB projects.
• Support development and maintenance of preconstruction and design schedules.
• Conduct constructability and value engineering reviews; prepare RFIs and reports as needed.
• Participate in client, design, and internal coordination meetings; maintain accurate meeting records.
• Prepare meeting agendas and coordinate bid scope workshop meetings.
• Collaborate with Operations to transition awarded projects, ensuring all documents and scopes are properly handed off.
• Maintain accurate estimating data and support ongoing database and pricing updates.
• Uphold safety, quality, and company standards on all assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Analytical skills

Time-management

Written and verbal communication

Reading construction plans

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Estimating software

Plan management tools

On-screen takeoff software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

5 years of equivalent experience

Tools

On-screen takeoff software

Graphic software

Estimating software

Plan management tools

Excel

Job description

CPPI in Gainesville seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to support estimating, bid preparation, constructability reviews, and project coordination for hard bid and negotiated work.

You will help deliver accurate estimates, manage schedules, and ensure client satisfaction aligned with CPPI’s mission and values. A degree in construction-related fields or 5 years of equivalent experience is required, with proficiency in estimation software and Excel.