Senior Preconstruction Engineer | Miami, FL

Jimmy Jazz; Coral Gables, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Juneau Construction Company in Miami, FL is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to support estimating efforts for large-scale commercial projects in the Southeast. You will assist the Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager, and other staff with preconstruction pursuits from lump-sum bids to GMP budgets, focusing on quantity take-offs and subcontractor solicitation.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Construction Management, 5+ years of preconstruction experience, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of Preconstruction experience.
• General knowledge of building practices, systems and assemblies.
• Experience in hard bid and CM at Risk estimating efforts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction administration and technical assistance for large or multiple projects ($15M–$50M+).
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets from conceptual to GMP documents.
• Review design documents and perform accurate quantity take-offs.
• Identify design changes and communicate scope changes to subcontractors for pricing.
• Update COB and estimate documents reflecting changes and coordinating with subcontractors.
• Review project schedules and assist in preparing general conditions.
• Identify and prequalify subcontractors for various pursuits.
• Assist with procurement of subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Lead training of other team members as directed.

Skills

Preconstruction experience

Team leadership

Cost estimating

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or related engineering discipline

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

EarthWorks Pro

Procore

Primavera/P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Category Preconstruction
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

Juneau Construction Company’s Miami-based Preconstruction Team is expanding! We are seeking qualified Senior Preconstruction Engineers to support estimating efforts for large-scale, complex Commercial Construction projects in the Southeast.

General Description

The Senior Preconstruction Engineer’s role is to assist the Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager, and other operations staff members with preconstruction pursuits from lump-sum hard bids to preliminary CM at Risk budgets. Senior Preconstruction Engineer will primarily be responsible for quantity take offs, subcontractor solicitation, and scope analyzation on assigned projects.

Position Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of Preconstruction experience
• General knowledge of building practices systems and assemblies
• Experience in both hard bid and CM at Risk design-assist estimating efforts is preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide preconstruction administration and technical assistance for one large, complex project ($50+ million) or multiple small/medium projects ($15+ million)
• Work in conjunction with Preconstruction team in preparing detailed cost estimates and project budgets ranging from conceptual to GMP based construction documents
• Review design documents and complete an accurate quantity take-off for assigned scopes of work
• Review design iterations, addendum, updates, etc. and identify changes in scope that may result in cost changes.
• Update internal documents (COB and estimate) to reflect the changes and adequately communicate said changes to subcontractors to insure inclusion in subcontractor’s pricing
• Review project construction schedule and assist in preparation of general conditions
• Identify and solicit subcontractors for various preconstruction pursuits and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage in each scope of work
• Communicate with subcontractors regarding involvement/interest in preconstruction pursuits and diligently follow up to review project scope and pricing prior to bid day
• Actively review scope and quantity information with subcontractors in advance of bid day
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and missing information by preparing, tracking, submitting, and distributing preconstruction Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Help identify and prequalify new subcontractors
• Assist with purchasing and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Assist with conceptual estimating of preliminary preconstruction pursuits
• Lead training of other team members as directed

Knowledge Requirements

Senior Estimator must become proficient in and be capable of training other employees in the use and execution of the following systems:

• Preconstruction standards and procedures
• Subcontractor database management and utilization
• Subcontractor bid pricing review and comprehension
• Comparison of Bid (COB) creation and analyzation
• General knowledge of building practices, systems, and assemblies
• Juneau estimate set-up and organization
• On-Screen Takeoff
• EarthWorks Pro
• Procore Project Management Software
• Project solicitation creation, issuance, maintenance, and updating
• Subcontractor database organization and updating
• Estimate notebook setup and organization
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Primavera/P6

Job Expectations

• Position may require extended periods of time sitting and/or standing, talking both in person and over technological avenues, lifting up to 20 lbs. as needed
• Position may require travel within the Juneau Construction Company footprint to jobsites and additional office locations for various events and meetings as needed.

Additional Information

• Travel Required No
• Reports To Vice President, Preconstruction