Preconstruction Engineer

Join our Construction Practice as a Preconstruction Engineer, focused on supporting capital projects, estimating, and planning.

• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients.
• Estimate, plan, and buyout design/build projects under the supervision of a preconstruction manager, construction project manager, or site superintendent.
• Develop project schedules, phasing plans, bid lists, and 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 to maintain current cost data.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with clients and team members.

Base location:
Fort Worth, Atlanta, Concord, or Sacramento. Occasional travel for project visits or meetings is required.

• 3+ years of construction experience, including subcontractor procurement and on‑site project management functions.
• Ability to read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents, details, and drawings.
• Experience on large commercial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations).
• Experience with light industrial/manufacturing projects in Food & Beverage or Life Sciences is 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 with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation, start‑up activities, client meetings, trainings, industry seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore, and Project).
• Bachelor of Science in construction management or related field.
• OSHA 10‑ or 30‑hour certification.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening, including drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.