Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are currently seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer to join the team as a member of our New Construction Mechanical Department. Some responsibilities you will have include:

• Projects can range from conceptual to detailed. Must be proficient in conceptual estimating large mechanical systems from very basic narratives / architectural plans as well as experience in supporting quantity take-off estimates.
• Own conceptual estimates for new construction (mechanical)
• Fully support management of scope and budget on assigned projects before the project begins construction phase.
• During design and estimating phase for project; support design phase management, support budget management, support managing risk and opportunities for budget.
• Manage job from early design through construction and permitting.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure perfect transition between preconstruction and construction
• Protect/enhance gross margin potential on all projects.
• In addition to all preconstruction management activities to the projects assigned to you, must support sales team in development of conceptual mechanical budgets and scope letters from conceptual/architectural plans.
• Participate fully in department betterment goals in order to streamline and enhance quality of deliverables to our clients (internal and external)
• Excellent communication skills with our clients are paramount for success in this position. You are expected to deliver and manage estimates/budgets throughout the duration of the project.
• Take initiative to facilitate own development process in conceptual estimating and overall preconstruction management. Must seek continual feedback and mentorship to develop the knowledge base for advancing conceptual estimating skillset and preconstruction management skillset.
• Support and participate in industry / business development activities. Attend project interviews, as needed.

• Apply McKinstry best practices and preconstruction processes to each project.
• Mitigate all risks within the preconstruction process so that scope is completely covered and contingency is employed in areas of risk.
• Utilize McKinstry technology platforms to track projects and keep historical databases/metrics up to date.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to ensure pricing input on all projects under your direction.
• Excellent scope letter and narrative writing abilities to clearly delineate scope of work and to assist our owner/general contractor partners in making sure project scope is completely covered.
• Follow McKinstry best practices for estimate reviews on every job. Preconstruction team will take lead in scheduling the review at a minimum of one day prior to submission.
• Assume financial responsibility for projects in preconstruction phase including accurate, timely and relevant reporting to stakeholders.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications and other resources to answer questions in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all material and equipment is purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor progress towards goals to anticipate potential problems.

• Coach and mentor project team members.
• Develop project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors, etc.
• Act as steward of McKinstry culture.
• Establish and lead project meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or…