Preconstruction Engineer

Authority, Scope and Basic Function

• Develop a complete understanding of customer needs (including budget) in review of prequalification data as provided by Sales.
• Develop appropriate technical solutions interfacing with Director of Engineering or other engineers as necessary.
• Prepare design, connections and member sizing for use by estimating in development of take offs and pricing.
• Manage time efficiently to provide only the data required in schedule.
• Communicate any project specific technical concerns to supervisory or functional management.

• Create accurate technical solution to clients needs during the promotional phase of the sale. In development of solutions, keep budgetary needs of client at the forefront, seeking assistance as needed.
• Check structural performance of projects being bid in accordance with bid documents.
• As necessary, assist with method statements and structural implications of installation schemes as developed/required by the estimating group.
• Select appropriate systems for structure and cladding from company standards based on price and performance needs as required.
• Develop structural models using available software and building codes as required.
• Develop structural reactions at boundary conditions for coordination of our scope of work as necessary.
• Develop cladding geometries on complex forms to assist in optimizing/pricing the skin design as required.
• Recommend and develop cladding details as appropriate for a project.
• Develop connections detailing as necessary.
• Keep current on new software, tools and product costs that are used to perform job duties.
• Assist estimating by identifying and communicating conflicts or anomalies in the client documents.
• Communicate and resolve technical issues with clients as necessary
• Assist sales in the timely development of technical data as necessary for the assembly of formal bids.
• Assist estimating as required in value engineering ideas for projects.
• Run component, cladding and glass calculations as required.
• Be cognizant of time management as it relates to providing timely and professional customer responses.
• Become familiar with and assist in company methods of estimating.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, architectural intent and codes
• A minimum of BS degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with a Structures focus. Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to create technical data and other information as necessary to convey company solutions.
• Creative thinker with ability to make informed decisions quickly and handle multiple tasks in a fast pace environment.
• Organized, fast learner and interested in detail.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work accurately within deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team setting in achieving corporate growth goals.
• Ability to stay current with software and product developments as required for this position.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.