Preconstruction Engineer: Growth Path in Estimating

Scull Construction Service, Inc; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Group Health Insurance - Standard or H

Flexible Health Spending Accounts

Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance for Family

401K and Profit-sharing Bonus

AFLAC Insurance Options

Discount Program

Apprenticeship and Development

Year-round Employment

Job summary

Scull Construction Service, Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to join our Rapid City team. The role starts on a development path, working with estimators and managers to grow into ownership of estimates, bids, and client relationships.

You will learn to read drawings, perform takeoffs, procure pricing, and support bid packages while advancing toward higher responsibility in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred; applicable experience considered.
• Exposure to commercial construction through coursework, internship, or field experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings; plan-reading training is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; estimating or CM software experience is a plus.
• High attention to detail and organizational habits.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and navigate construction drawings across commercial project types.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for self-perform work and subcontractor scopes.
• Assist in preparation of estimates and bids, progressing toward sole responsibility for larger projects.
• Manage and procure material pricing from suppliers for estimates and budgets.
• Communicate with subcontractors to solicit pricing, clarify scope, and build relationships.
• Vet and level subcontractor quotes for completeness and accuracy.
• Write and distribute meeting agendas and minutes for preconstruction and coordination meetings.
• Assist in preparing bid packages and subcontractor scope templates.
• Support development of job cost reports and schedules of values.
• Contribute value engineering ideas and constructability input during design and budgeting phases.
• Develop understanding of regional market conditions, labor rates, and production benchmarks.
• Analyze historical estimates and job cost data to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Participate in business development activities and client-facing meetings as experience grows.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quantity takeoffs

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Microsoft Excel

Task management

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Construction management software

Excel

Job description

Scull Construction Service, Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Engineer to join our Rapid City team. The role starts on a development path, working with estimators and managers to grow into ownership of estimates, bids, and client relationships.

You will learn to read drawings, perform takeoffs, procure pricing, and support bid packages while advancing toward higher responsibility in a hands-on environment.