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

* Earth Works 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.