Preconstruction - Engineer
- Location
- Herndon, VA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- construction cost estimating
- quantity surveying
- construction design document review
- trade contracting
Also useful
- BIM
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- 401k
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our regional office in Herndon, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and understand construction design documents and specifications.
- Perform construction cost estimates and quantity surveys for various scopes of work.
- Manage cost and design issues throughout project phases.
- Coordinate and manage trades, with exposure to BIM processes.
- Oversee all purchasing required to support projects, including scope coordination, proposal evaluation, trade negotiations, and contracting.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related construction/engineering field.
- 2-5 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or estimating.
- Outstanding communication and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to relocate.
- #LI-KM1
- Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).
- Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
About US
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
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