Preconstruction Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Annual bonus program

401(k)-retirement plan

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its Preconstruction team in Denver, Colorado. This full-time role involves responsibilities such as reading construction design documents, managing cost and design issues, and performing estimates. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4–6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $115,000 to $120,000 and includes several benefits, such as paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
• 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.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Time management skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Scheduling software

Job description

About Us

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
• Annual bonus program
• 401(k)-retirement plan

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in [city, state]. 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

• 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.

Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, and geographic location.

Pay range: $115,000 USD - $120,000 USD

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.