Preconstruction Engineer: Estimating & BIM in Dallas

Holder Construction Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Annual bonus program

401(k) retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction in Dallas, TX is seeking an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team for a full-time, in-person role. You will read construction documents, perform cost estimates and quantity surveys, and help manage design issues through project phases.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, 2–5 years of experience, and proven communication and time management skills.

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Holder Construction in Dallas, TX is seeking an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team for a full-time, in-person role. You will read construction documents, perform cost estimates and quantity surveys, and help manage design issues through project phases.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field, 2–5 years of experience, and proven communication and time management skills.