Preconstruction Design & Estimating Specialist

U.S. Engineering; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 75,760 - 107,011; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

U.S. Engineering seeks an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support design, budgeting, and coordination through the preconstruction phase for projects up to and beyond $5 million in value.

You will assist in forming cost estimates, developing preliminary budgets, and coordinating with Project Managers, Field personnel, and vendors to ensure scope control and schedule alignment. A Mechanical/Construction background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.
• Preferred 1 to 5 years of technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptually finishing the design on incomplete design documents.
• Review/evaluate project design documents for cost impact and schedule impact.
• Support the Preconstruction Manager in the design progress on design-assist and design-build projects regarding scope control, schedule impact, and coordination.
• Serve as a resource for Project Managers and Field personnel on design issues.
• Assist with the electrical and general coordination of design-assist and design-build projects.
• Assist with generating budget estimates and defining scope with incomplete design information.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a preliminary estimating method, format, and process that meets our estimating goals.
• Update preliminary estimates until the final design is complete.
• Update and maintain a database of estimating information from past projects.
• Manage small project budgeting, with support from a Project Manager as needed.
• Proficient use of the USEC Pricing/Bid Sheet.
• Provide relevant information to the Operations Team to assist in maintaining the project schedule until preconstruction ends.
• Assist the Project Manager with updates for equipment and material lead times.
• Develop and foster effective peer-to-peer relationships with clients.
• Take a supporting role in the RFP process during development and interview prep.
• Develop and foster effective relationships with internal clients, vendors, and subs.
• Attend learning opportunities throughout the industry, including internal and external educational presentations, and other trade-related events.
• Highly encourage participation in USEC extracurricular activities, committees, philanthropy, etc.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Team orientation

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Relationship building

Business acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Architectural Engineering

Equivalent technical training and related experience

Preferred 1–5 years HVAC/piping/plumbing experience

Tools

USEC Pricing/Bid Sheet

Job description

U.S. Engineering seeks an Assistant Preconstruction Manager to support design, budgeting, and coordination through the preconstruction phase for projects up to and beyond $5 million in value.

You will assist in forming cost estimates, developing preliminary budgets, and coordinating with Project Managers, Field personnel, and vendors to ensure scope control and schedule alignment. A Mechanical/Construction background is preferred.