Preconstruction Engineer
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Job summary
County Materials Family of Companies seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to support projects from concept through design and early construction. You will provide technical input, evaluate constructability, and help identify cost-saving solutions while minimizing delays.
The role requires strong knowledge of prestressed/precast systems, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and experience with AutoCAD/Revit.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of experience in prestressed/precast design or preconstruction engineering.
- Strong understanding of prestressed/precast design principles, manufacturing processes, and applicable industry standards.
- Experience with building codes, regulations, and safety standards; familiarity with podiums, walls, and parking garages.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to define scope, objectives, schedules, and timelines.
- Coordinate with design teams to ensure budgets, coordination, and alignment with project objectives.
- Analyze designs for feasibility, cost effectiveness, constructability, and value engineering.
- Review construction documents to ensure compliance with local codes, standards, and client specs.
- Identify design challenges and propose practical, innovative solutions.
- Develop and maintain project budgets and identify cost-saving measures.
- Coordinate with internal teams on procurement, transportation, delivery, and installation timelines.
- Identify and address design/production coordination issues to maintain schedules.
- Serve as primary contact for prestressed/precast inquiries during preconstruction.
- Communicate project status, milestones, costs, and proposed solutions through updates and meetings.
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Job description
The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.
The Preconstruction Engineer supports the successful execution of projects from concept through design and the preliminary stages of construction. This role provides technical support to the preconstruction team, evaluates constructability, supports budgeting and scheduling efforts, and helps identify solutions that reduce risk, manage costs, and minimize delays.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, contractors, and clients to understand project scope, objectives, schedules, and required timelines.
- Works closely with internal and external drafting and design teams, project managers, engineers, sales, contractors, and clients to ensure building components are accurately designed, budgeted, coordinated, and aligned with project objectives.
- Analyze project designs and provide technical input related to feasibility, cost effectiveness, constructability, value engineering, and integration of precast/prestressed components.
- Review construction documents and project information to identify requirements and ensure design compliance with local codes, standards, and client specifications.
- Partner with engineering teams to identify design challenges and propose practical, innovative solutions.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, identify cost-saving measures, and evaluate alternative solutions to support the most cost-effective approach.
- Coordinate with internal teams regarding material procurement, transportation, delivery, and installation timelines.
- Identify design, production, or coordination issues and support corrective actions to maintain quality, compliance, and project schedules.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for prestressed/precast-related inquiries during the preconstruction phase.
- Communicate project status, challenges, milestones, costs, schedules, and proposed solutions through regular updates, meetings, and presentations.
- Identify and assess risks related to project scope, design coordination, manufacturing, transportation, delivery, and installation; propose mitigation strategies to minimize delays or cost overruns.
- Integrity & Organizational Awareness
- Customer First Focus
- Results Driven Orientation
- Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Creativity & Innovation
- Design & Innovation
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Professional Skills
- Sales and Business Development
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience in prestressed/precast design, structural design, construction, or preconstruction engineering.
- Strong understanding of prestressed/precast design principles, manufacturing processes, and applicable industry standards.
- In-depth knowledge of construction and prestressed/precast concrete systems, such as podiums, walls, and parking garages.
- Skills:
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant software.
- Thorough knowledge of building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting project deadlines.
- Licenses/Certificates:
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred or ability to obtain licensure required.
- Work is typically performed in a Mixed/Office/Field/Plan] environment.
- Exposure may include: Noise, weather, machinery, chemicals, public interaction, etc.
- Travel required: Less than 35%
- Typical work hours/shifts: standard hours business hours, must be flexible to meet the demands of our plants and daily operating business
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
- Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
- May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.
The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that’s growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.
Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- 8 Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Referral rewards program
English: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits.pdf
Spanish: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits-Spanish.pdf
County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer ; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.
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