Preconstruction Lead: Budgeting & Design Coordination

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with matching

529 college savings plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Engineering in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Estimator to lead budgeting, quantity take-offs, and cost evaluation across mechanical and plumbing systems to influence early project strategy.

You will review drawings, coordinate with Operations, and support design-build activities while maintaining schedules and promoting safety on site. Strong Excel and estimating software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Architectural Engineering.
• Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for coordinating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for future projects and network to pursue them.
• Lead conceptual budgeting with quantity take-offs, preconstruction tools, and pivot table analysis.
• Review design documents for evaluation of system, cost, coordination, and schedule impacts with detailed communication of impacts to Operations.
• Serve as a resource for Estimating, Virtual Construction, Operations, and Field teams with design and pricing support.
• Develop solutions to optimize project strategy and design to maximize profitability.
• Create and update budget estimates using the PD Pricing sheet and track scope changes via a trend log.
• Participate in internal project meetings and lead small projects when appropriate.
• Support safety culture and participate in safety policy refreshers.
• Coordinate project operations startup, including budget development, equipment logs, and material matrices.
• Review quote scope and manage lead times to ensure compliance with system requirements and codes.
• Contribute to internal pricing references and tools, and assist with design-build coordination with engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science/Management, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Job description

U.S. Engineering in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Estimator to lead budgeting, quantity take-offs, and cost evaluation across mechanical and plumbing systems to influence early project strategy.

You will review drawings, coordinate with Operations, and support design-build activities while maintaining schedules and promoting safety on site. Strong Excel and estimating software skills are essential.