Preconstruction Engineer: Estimating, BIM & Purchasing

Holder Construction Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction Group in Dallas, TX is seeking an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

The role involves reading design documents, performing cost estimates, managing design issues, coordinating trades with BIM exposure, and overseeing purchasing including scope coordination, proposals, negotiations and contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related 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

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Holder Construction Group in Dallas, TX is seeking an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

The role involves reading design documents, performing cost estimates, managing design issues, coordinating trades with BIM exposure, and overseeing purchasing including scope coordination, proposals, negotiations and contracting.