Pre-Construction Engineer - TWC

Mechanical Solutions Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TW Constructors (TWC) is seeking a Pre-Construction Engineer in St. Louis, MO to join our national team. The role involves estimating, budgeting, and coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and vendors to develop accurate cost analyses and schedules. Travel nationwide may be required as projects span across the country.

You will use Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office to weigh risks, prepare reports, and present recommendations to project leaders for improved project performance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial project estimating and/or management.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and understand construction methods.
• Knowledge of municipal permitting and subcontractor coordination.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam or similar estimating tools.

Responsabilidades

• Effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and co-workers
• Actively contribute to the project schedule and close-out process
• Estimators work closely with consultants, contractors and operations to provide accurate financial analyses
• Determine factors of production influencing cost of services or products
• Create labor estimates and manage bids from vendors and contractors
• Present prepared estimates to management and stakeholders
• Compile and record actual costs
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors
• Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for products or services
• Analyze requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans

Conocimientos

Estimating

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Blueprints

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Herramientas

Procore

MS Office

Bluebeam

Descripción del empleo

Pre-Construction Engineer

TW Constructors (TWC)

Full Time

St. Louis, Mo.

About Us:

TW Constructors has been a leader in design/build construction, interior renovations, and construction management in the St. Louis market for over 20 years. Recognized as the Largest Minority Owned Business Enterprise in the area, our team is committed to excellence throughout the construction process. Founded on principles of collaboration and success, we focus on supporting our clients' objectives for project longevity, sustainability, and community impact. Our extensive network of personnel, subcontractors, and vendors ensures every detail is considered from project conception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and construction. At TW Constructors, we build more than facilities, we build community support and success.

The Role:

A Pre-Construction Engineer will be responsible for working within the estimation and bidding process while calculating the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets, and potential setbacks. They will use the appropriate computer construction programs necessary to accomplish these tasks. Their duties include communicating with personnel, contractual professionals, and vendors. Estimators will use computer software to weigh production risks, compile reports, and make presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our national team with a passion to work alongside engineers, architects, construction teams, and owners to make our projects more successful.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and co-workers


• Actively contribute to the project schedule and close-out process


• Estimators work closely with many other professionals including consultants, contractors, accountants, and operations personnel to provide the most accurate and comprehensive financial and budget analysis for their employers


• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product


• Creating labor estimates for any project- Managing bids from vendors and contractors


• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders


• Compiling and recording actual costs


• Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis


• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors


• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service


• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project

Our projects are nationwide - Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field of study


• 3-5 years of experience in commercial project estimating and/or management


• Design-Build experience is ideal


• Ability to interpret blueprints


• Significant knowledge of construction methods as well as an understanding of municipalities and the permit processes


• Ability to manage subcontractors and vendors


• Estimating and project management experience in the commercial industrial construction industry


• Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings


• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications


• Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision


• Candidates must have a strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques and cost control


• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors


• Knowledge of on-screen estimating software, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, etc.


• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities


• Procore Certified or knowledge and skill in Procore


• We are a drug free work place, must be able to pass pre and random drug tests


• Self-motivated and able to lead and motivate team members


• Thoughtful and confident decision making skills with high ethical standards


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Good interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism


• Problem solving skills and the ability to think and react quickly under pressure


• Service-oriented approach in working with owners, co-workers, and any joint venture partners


• Strong attention to detail and high level of organization


• Reliable, dependable and professional with a strong sense of urgency

Why People Choose TW Constructors

TW Constructors is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and safe workplace where people feel connected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. We partner with individuals who share our dedication to diversity and a welcoming environment where everyone can see themselves represented at ev