Senior Preconstruction Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinstry in Seattle is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to join the New Construction Mechanical Department. You will lead conceptual mechanical budgets and support early design, estimating and scope development.

This role focuses on preconstruction management from concept through design, aligning project budgets and opportunities with the sales team, and ensuring smooth handoff to construction. Strong collaboration with Project Managers is essential to protect margins and deliver

Qualifications

• Experience leading preconstruction activities for mechanical systems
• Ability to develop and defend conceptual budgets for large projects
• Collaboration with PMs and sales for scope letters and budgets

Responsibilities

• Own conceptual estimates for new mechanical construction projects.
• Support budget and scope management before the construction phase.
• Assist design phase management and risk/opportunity assessment.
• Manage projects from early design through construction and permitting.
• Coordinate transition between preconstruction and construction with PMs.
• Protect/enhance gross margin on all projects.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Conceptual estimating

Budget management

Risk & opportunities

Project handover to construction

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a SeniorPreconstruction Engineer to join the team as a member of our New Construction Mechanical Department. Some responsibilities you will have include:

Preconstruction Management

• Projects can range from conceptual to detailed.Must be proficient in conceptual estimating large mechanical systems fromvery basicnarratives / architectural plans as well as experience in supporting quantity take-off estimates.
• Own conceptual estimates for new construction (mechanical)
• Fully support management of scope and budget on assigned projects before the project beginsconstructionphase.
• During design and estimating phase for project; support design phase management, supportbudget management, support managingrisk and opportunities for budget.
• Manage job from early design through construction and permitting.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure perfecttransitionbetween preconstructionand construction
• Protect/enhance gross margin potential on all projects.
• In addition to all preconstruction management activities to the projects assigned toyou,mustsupportsalesteam indevelopmentof conceptual mechanical budgets andscope letters from conceptual/architectural plans.
• Participatefully in department