Preconstruction Engineer
In order to be considered to join our Construction Practice as a Preconstruction Engineer, you must have demonstrated experience with successful estimating, planning, and buyout of design/build projects.
Strong preference for project experience with Food, Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or Life Science sector manufacturing clients.
- Examples of desired construction project experience involving industrial facilities & structures: Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging, & Distributions Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects
Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as a Preconstruction Engineer, Construction, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Construction Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
- Work under the supervision of a preconstruction manager, construction project manager, or site superintendent in estimating, planning, buyout of design/build projects
- Gain experience in the building of industrial structures in manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, advanced technologies, pharma, and food processing
- Develop project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, scope packages, and perform price evaluations
- Implement quality control program activities during Pre-construction
- Prequalify vendors and subcontractors
- Process RFIs, bulletins, and submittals
- Participate in post project reviews
- Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers
- Develop and maintain relationships with regional general contractors and end-users in multiple cities within the Central Region
- Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data
- Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
- This role will require occasional travel for construction project site visits and other meetings.
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of construction experience including subcontractor procurement and on-site project management functions
- Read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents: details and drawings
- Experience working on large commercial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations)
- Experience with light industrial / manufacturing projects in, Food & Beverage or Life Sciences space would be a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance
- Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills
- A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)
- A Bachelor of Science in construction management or related field
- OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification
The approximate pay range for this position is $80K-$120K. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As an Preconstruction Engineer, Construction, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class professional and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Preconstruction Engineer, Construction but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Professional.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
- 10 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Estimating, planning, buyout of design/build projects: 3 years (Required)
- Manufacturing projects, Food & Beverage or Life Sciences: 1 year (Required)
- Prequalify vendors and subcontractors: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Worth, TX 76102 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Worth, TX 76102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person