Preconstruction Engineer

As a Preconstruction Engineer with McShane Construction, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring a thorough understanding of everything required to successfully bid and win multi-family, commercial, and education construction projects. You’ll have hands‑on involvement in preconstruction services and direct collaboration with industry professionals while being part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

• Analyze bid specifications and drawings to prepare detailed project estimates for time, cost, materials, and labor.
• Collaborate with project management and marketing teams on proposals, bid analysis, constructability reviews, and preliminary project schedules.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.
• Participate in pre‑bid meetings to define project scope and requirements.
• Assist with purchase orders and subcontracts for awarded projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• An eye for detail, organizational prowess, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with vendors and teammates.
• Ability to use or learn estimating software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Full‑time, in‑office position.

Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. required.

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McShane Construction Company cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual’s unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

No Agency Inquiries Please: The McShane Companies (McShane Construction Company, Cadence McShane Construction Company, and Conor Commercial Real Estate) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third‑party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.