Preconstruction Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction, a leader in the construction industry, is seeking a Senior Engineer for their Preconstruction team in Columbus, OH. This full-time, in-person position involves reading design documents, performing cost estimates, and managing project phases. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in construction management and have 4-6 years of relevant experience. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
• Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys.
• Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases.
• Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes.
• Oversee all purchasing required to support projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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, we 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 Columbus, OH. 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 and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.