Preconstruction Services - Project Engineer

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group LLC is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer/Estimator to join our team. You will report to the Vice President of Preconstruction and work with Operations leads to plan projects, develop GMPs, and prepare bid documents from Design Team drawings.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Construction Management or Engineering, 2+ years of industry experience, and experience in commercial office, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years industry experience.
• Experience in markets such as commercial office, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial, interiors, K-12, manufacturing or retail.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in winning work
• Perform detailed quantity surveys both manually and electronically
• Develop detailed pricing
• Develop detailed scopes of work by trade
• Perform Value Engineering/Value Analysis
• Assist with developing comparable building analysis
• Assist with performing building systems analysis and constructability reviews
• Assist with developing conceptual estimates from limited information

Skills

Quantity surveys

Pricing

Scopes by trade

Value engineering

Constructability reviews

Conceptual estimates

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join a dedicated team of commercial construction professionals working on unique projects that enhance the communities we serve. Preconstruction personnel are responsible for the activities that occur during the construction planning process. Preconstruction Engineer/Estimator will report to the Vice President of Preconstruction and work closely with the assigned Operations lead point persons during the preconstruction process. The construction planning process can begin as early as strategy and interview response to a Request For Proposal and reach typical completion with establishing a project Guaranteed Maximum Price and/or bidding completed documents prepared by the Design Team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preconstruction:

• Actively participate in winning work
• Perform detailed quantity surveys both manually and electronically
• Possess knowledge of and ability to develop detailed pricing
• Develop detailed scopes of work by trade
• Perform Value Engineering/Value Analysis
• Assist with developing comparable building analysis
• Assist with performing building systems analysis and constructability reviews
• Assist with developing conceptual estimates from limited information

Leadership

• Promote an environment that encourages transparency, open communication and collaboration in a team environment with both internal and external clients.
• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
• Communicate effectively; both written and verbal
• Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel
• Opportunity to become a client champion and/or market champion

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering or related technical area preferred
• 2+ years industry experience
• Experience in one or more of the following markets is preferred: commercial office, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial, interiors, K-12, manufacturing or retail

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.