Preconstruction Engineer: Cost, BIM & Purchasing Lead

Holder Construction; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k)-retirement plan

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Engineer to join their Preconstruction team in Herndon, VA. This full-time, in-person role requires understanding construction design documents and managing estimates and cost issues across projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
• Willingness to relocate.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.

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 purchasing to support projects, including scope coordination and trade negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Cost estimation

BIM processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Holder Construction is seeking an Engineer to join their Preconstruction team in Herndon, VA. This full-time, in-person role requires understanding construction design documents and managing estimates and cost issues across projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication and time management skills.