Preconstruction Engineer

Holder Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Engineer for its Preconstruction team in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time position involves reading and understanding construction design documents, managing cost estimates, and coordinating trades. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in construction management, 2–5 years of related experience, and strong communication skills.

The role offers a competitive compensation package and requires a collaborative team approach. Holder Construction values merit-based growth and equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Ability to read and understand construction design documents.
• Proficiency in managing cost and design issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys.
• Coordinate and manage trades and oversee purchasing support.
• Manage project phases effectively.

Skills

Construction management

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance‑driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
• Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys for various scopes of work.
• Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases.
• Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes.
• Oversee all purchasing required to support projects, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to relocate.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.