Preconstruction Engineer at PREMIER Design + Build Group

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantity Takeoffs, Estimating, Bid Solicitation, Subcontractor Coordination, Value Engineering, Document Control, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, Monday.com, Technical Writing, Due Diligence, Budget Assembly

Industry

Construction

Description

The Preconstruction Engineer is responsible for executing assigned preconstruction tasks, supporting document control, coordinating information, and assisting the pursuit team with the estimating, technical, and administrative workflows required to win and set up work. This role builds foundational knowledge of construction systems, estimating, design-build processes, communication standards, and PREMIER expectations. SUPERVISION & OVERSIGHT • Reports to the Preconstruction Manager or assigned pursuit lead • Supports Preconstruction Managers, Assistant Preconstruction Managers, and pursuit teams • Work is reviewed and approved prior to release • Does not have direct supervisory responsibility • Expected to demonstrate leadership through ownership, professionalism, initiative, and support of the team CORE RESPONSIBILITIES SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities outlined below are representative of the core functions of this role but are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may be added, modified, or reprioritized based on pursuit needs, company objectives, staffing levels, and operational demands. 1. ESTIMATING & QUANTITY TAKEOFFS • Perform quantity takeoffs in Bluebeam across assigned trades and scopes • Develop unit pricing and maintain historical cost data • Assist in assembling estimates and general conditions inputs • Support value-engineering and alternate pricing as directed • Check own work for accuracy before submitting for review 2. BID SOLICITATION & SUBCONTRACTOR FOLLOW-UP • Send and track bid invitations in BuildingConnected • Follow up with subcontractors and vendors to secure full coverage and track RFIs • Level individual trade bids to an apples-to-apples comparison for review • Maintain bid, addenda, and RFI logs during a pursuit • Communicate coverage gaps and deadline risks early 3. DUE DILIGENCE & SCOPE SUPPORT • Cross-reference specifications against drawings and flag scope gaps • Gather site, utility, and jurisdictional information for a pursuit • Draft assigned sections of scope narratives • Assist with permit and utility research • Develop understanding of how scope and site conditions drive cost and risk 4. COORDINATION & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT • Maintain the pursuit in Monday.com and keep records current, complete, and organized • Support design-professional coordination and follow-up communication • Track pursuit deadlines and communicate potential impacts early • Provide inputs to the preconstruction schedule • Assist with assembling budget and proposal packages 5. BRAND AMBASSADORSHIP & PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION • Represent PREMIER professionally in all communication, meetings, and documentation • Demonstrate responsiveness, organization, and accountability that strengthens confidence in the pursuit team • Support client, design-team, and subcontractor relationships through accurate information and professional follow-up • Promote the PREMIER standard through personal conduct, ownership, and attention to detail • Recognize that every interaction contributes to the company brand, future opportunities, and market reputation Salary range $65,000.-$75,000. annual salary plus benefits.

Responsibilities

The Preconstruction Engineer executes estimating tasks, quantity takeoffs, and bid solicitations to support the pursuit team. They are also responsible for coordinating information, maintaining project logs, and assisting with budget and proposal packages.