Preconstruction Engineer: $50M+ Commercial Projects in SE US

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking Preconstruction Engineers/Project Engineers to support large-scale commercial projects ($50M+) across the Southeast. You will contribute from early budgeting through GMP development, working closely with operations, design teams, and ownership to shape project outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 1–3+ years of preconstruction or estimating leadership experience, plus strong communication and client-facing presentation

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of preconstruction or estimating leadership experience.
• Proven experience on large commercial projects ($50M+).
• Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost modeling, and procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist preconstruction efforts for large-scale commercial projects valued at $50M+.
• Work within a preconstruction team.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive conceptual and detailed budgets.
• Perform constructability and design-assist reviews throughout all design phases.
• Collaborate closely with Operations on procurement strategies, subcontractor selection, and buyout planning.
• Develop preliminary scopes of work and support subcontractor negotiations.
• Establish preliminary schedules during preconstruction.
• Serve as point of contact with Owners, Architects, and Engineers during the preconstruction phase.
• Lead client-facing budget presentations and strategy discussions.
• Manage subcontractor outreach, solicitation, and bid leveling.
• Support fee strategy development and pursuit planning.
• Mentor and train junior preconstruction staff on estimating standards, COB creation, and subcontractor evaluation.
• Ensure all budget packages are delivered accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Preconstruction processes

Cost modeling

Procurement strategies

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Jobot is seeking Preconstruction Engineers/Project Engineers to support large-scale commercial projects ($50M+) across the Southeast. You will contribute from early budgeting through GMP development, working closely with operations, design teams, and ownership to shape project outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 1–3+ years of preconstruction or estimating leadership experience, plus strong communication and client-facing presentation