Estimating and Preconstruction Engineer

About the role

The Estimating + Preconstruction Engineer assists the preconstruction and estimating teams in pursuing work through the development of proposal responses, providing preconstruction services, preparing competitive bid responses, and compiling Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) presentations for negotiated projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in budget / bid assembly
• Quantity takeoff – exposure to takeoff software
• Scope writing and qualification development – proficient in divisions 9 – 14
• Collaborate with the project team in establishing comprehensive scopes of work incorporating operations standards
• Review documents for quality control
• Exposure to specific systems analyses and creation of Value Engineering and Alternates lists / logs
• Sub solicitation and communication / coordination
• Exposure to, and understand the differences between GMP’s and competitive bids
• Absorb subcontractor / supplier relationships
• Research and compile historical data for use in future budget preparation and competitive bids
• Become familiar with the subcontractor buyout process
• Attend design progress meetings and client presentations with other team members
• Attend project pre-bid meetings with other team members
• Responsible for sub coverage and effective communication and management for assigned trades
• Coordinate with administrative staff to ensure the database is current with prequalified subcontractors
• Work closely with assigned Operations, ICG, CRG and other IM+D team members
• Begin building relationships with clients, design team members, and subcontractors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field or equivalent construction experience
• Zero (0) to four (4) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction
• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
• MS Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience
• Plan reading experience
• Quantity Take-off software experience (On Screen Take-off or Sketch-up preferred)
• PDF editor software experience (Brava or Bluebeam preferred)

Skills

• Decision making, research and analytical problem solving skills
• Time management with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands, and to work independently
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
• MS Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience
• Plan reading experience
• Quantity Take-off software experience (On Screen Take-off or Sketch-up preferred)
• PDF editor software experience (Brava or Bluebeam preferred)

Benefits

DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.