Precon Engineer - Modular

mydpr; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an experienced Precon Engineer to join our Modular team in Surprise, AZ. You will support prefabrication-focused preconstruction activities by assisting with design review, cost evaluations, and constructability considerations related to manufacturing and installation workflows.

You will coordinate with design, VDC, MEP, FoC engineering, and production teams to gather information and align scope, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, models, and fabrication inputs to identify scope gaps and design inconsistencies impacting prefabrication and documents findings for team review.
• Assists with quantity takeoffs, basic cost studies, and data collection to support prefab estimating and benchmarking efforts.
• Supports coordination with production engineering, trade partners, and design teams, including VDC, MEP, and Family of Companies, to gather input on constructability, system selection , and installation approaches.
• Assists in reviewing proposals for prefabricated assemblies and systems to support scope comparisons and bid tabulations.
• Supports development and maintenance of prefab cost estimates, including quantities, labor, materials, logistics , and vendor information, under direction from senior staff.
• Prepares portions of preconstruction deliverables, including feasibility inputs, cost summaries, and logistics considerations comparing prefabricated and field-built approaches.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an experienced Precon Engineer to join our Modular team in Surprise, AZ to support prefabrication-focused preconstruction activities by assisting with design review, cost evaluations, and constructability considerations related to manufacturing and installation workflows. They will coordinate with design, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), Family of Companies (FoC) engineering, and production teams to gather information and support alignment of scope, budget, and schedule. They review drawings, models, and fabrication inputs to identify issues and contribute to the development of prefab-ready solutions. Finally, they apply foundational knowledge of construction and prefabrication processes while working under guidance on projects of moderate scope.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, models, and fabrication inputs to identify scope gaps and design inconsistencies impacting prefabrication and documents findings for team review.
• Assists with quantity takeoffs, basic cost studies, and data collection to support prefab estimating and benchmarking efforts.
• Supports coordination with production engineering, trade partners, and design teams, including VDC, MEP, and Family of Companies, to gather input on constructability, system selection , and installation approaches.
• Assists in reviewing proposals for prefabricated assemblies and systems to support scope comparisons and bid tabulations.
• Supports development and maintenance of prefab cost estimates, including quantities, labor, materials, logistics , and vendor information, under direction from senior staff.
• Prepares portions of preconstruction deliverables, including feasibility inputs, cost summaries, and logistics considerations comparing prefabricated and field-built approaches.

Required Skills and Abilities

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess :

• Strong communication , listening, and collaboration skills for fostering effective relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 3-6 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, engineering, or related construction or prefabrication roles required.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.