Juneau Construction Company’s Atlanta-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
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5+ years of Preconstruction experience
- General knowledge of building practices systems and assemblies
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Experience in both hard bid and CM at Risk design-assist estimating efforts is preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide preconstruction administration and technical assistance for one large, complex project ($50+ million) or multiple small/medium projects ($15+ million)
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Work in conjunction with Preconstruction team in preparing detailed cost estimates and project budgets ranging from conceptual to GMP based construction documents
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Review design documents and complete an accurate quantity take-off for assigned scopes of work
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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
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Review project construction schedule and assist in preparation of general conditions
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Identify and solicit subcontractors for various preconstruction pursuits and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage in each scope of work
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Communicate with subcontractors regarding involvement/interest in preconstruction pursuits and diligently follow up to review project scope and pricing prior to bid day
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Actively review scope and quantity information with subcontractors in advance of bid day
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Identify and resolve design conflicts and missing information by preparing, tracking, submitting, and distributing preconstruction Requests for Information (RFIs)
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Help identify and prequalify new subcontractors
- Assist with purchasing and issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders
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Assist with conceptual estimating of preliminary preconstruction pursuits
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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:
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Preconstruction standards and procedures
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Subcontractor database management and utilization
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Subcontractor bid pricing review and comprehension
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Comparison of Bid (COB) creation and analyzation
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General knowledge of building practices, systems, and assemblies
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Juneau estimate set-up and organization
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On-Screen Takeoff
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EarthWorks Pro
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Procore Project Management Software
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Project solicitation creation, issuance, maintenance, and updating
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Subcontractor database organization and updating
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Estimate notebook setup and organization
- Microsoft Office Suite
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Primavera/P6
Job Expectations:
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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
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Position may require travel within the Juneau Construction Company footprint to jobsites and additional office locations for various events and meetings as needed.
