MEP Preconstruction Engineer—Estimates & Bids

Trautman & Shreve, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Local travel allowance

Job summary

EMCOR Group in Colorado is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer to support planning, development, and execution of mechanical construction estimates and proposals from design through award.

This role collaborates with estimating, operations, engineering, project management, owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and subs to develop accurate scopes, budgets, and pricing strategies for commercial and industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 0-5 years of construction estimating, engineering, or preconstruction experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specs, addenda, and bid documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, and associated equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of conceptual, budgetary, design-build, GMP, and hard-bid estimates.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor pricing for project estimates.
• Solicit, evaluate, and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotations for scope, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Participate in project walkthroughs, pre-bid meetings, design coordination meetings, and client presentations.
• Identify potential scope gaps, constructability concerns, value engineering opportunities, and project risks.
• Prepare estimate summaries, pricing analyses, bid packages, proposal documents, and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with operations and project management teams to ensure successful project handoff following award.
• Maintain and update historical cost databases and estimating resources.
• Assist with conceptual budgeting during early project development stages.
• Support design-build and integrated project delivery efforts by collaborating with internal and external engineering teams.
• Utilize estimating and project management software to support proposal development and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding project pricing, client information, and business strategies.
• Promote and support company safety initiatives and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Trimble AutoBid

QuoteSoft

FastPIPE

FastDUCT

On-Screen Takeoff

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

EMCOR Group in Colorado is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer to support planning, development, and execution of mechanical construction estimates and proposals from design through award.

This role collaborates with estimating, operations, engineering, project management, owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and subs to develop accurate scopes, budgets, and pricing strategies for commercial and industrial projects.