Preconstruction - Senior Engineer

Holder Construction Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life-ins"

Shift differential pay for selectroles

Job summary

Holder Construction Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in Charlotte, NC. This full-time, in-person role supports cost estimation, design coordination, and purchasing for multiple projects, leveraging BIM exposure and strong communication with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and bring 4–6 years of construction management or estimating experience, with relocation willingness and proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• 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 skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Charlotte, NC. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field.
• 4-6 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.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.