Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Sky Mavis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k

Generous PTO and paid company holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to manage bidding for construction projects. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, overseeing subcontractor bids, and ensuring thorough project documentation. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401k, and more.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
• Strong track record in project bidding and management.
• Deep understanding of building construction and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bidding process for construction projects.
• Prepare proposals and manage subcontractor bids.
• Perform quantity take-offs and conduct constructability reviews.

Skills

Estimating experience

Project bidding

Cross-functional team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Role We Want You For

As a Senior Preconstruction Engineer, you will drive the bidding process for construction projects by crafting precise conceptual and hard dollar estimates, developing proposals, and managing subcontractor bids. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project documents, perform quantity take-offs, conduct constructability reviews, and implement value engineering analyses. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping departmental strategies and fostering continuous improvement.

The Specifics of the Role

• Proposal Preparation: Collaborate with the Preconstruction team to deliver accurate proposals across various business units, including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential sectors.
• Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee the solicitation process for subcontractor bids, build and nurture relationships with subcontractors, and maintain a comprehensive master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Bid Evaluation: Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets to ensure competitive and fair bidding processes.
• Schedule and Conditions Review: Evaluate project schedules, assist in drafting General Conditions, and contribute to the final assembly of estimates for presentation to owners.
• Handoff and Support: Facilitate a seamless transition of estimates, bid information, drawings, and specifications to Project Management, and assist Project Managers with contract negotiations, change orders, and other project needs.
• Historical Data Management: Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices to inform future estimating and bidding processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, with a strong track record in project bidding and management.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual abilities with a knack for working with limited information, and proven technical skills in mathematical calculations.
• Meeting Experience: Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.