Senior Preconstruction Engineer

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
• 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.