MEP Senior Preconstruction Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a MEP Preconstruction Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our Columbus, OH office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and procurement.
• Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
• Prepare a comparative analysis of estimates and explain variances to stakeholders.
• Cook up scopes of work for MEP systems and guide teams through typical and atypical situations.
• Prepare detailed analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals, including recommendations for award and risk analysis.
• Train and develop preconstruction engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
• Lead responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) to enhance Holder’s reputation and client consideration.
• Represent Holder at design/coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project deliverables and tools to clients.
• Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers for all aspects of the preconstruction phase.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent MEP subcontractor preconstruction experience.
• 5+ years of preconstruction experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation/power monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
• Experience leading a team of MEP project engineers/estimators.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Preferred:
• Experience in a collaborative environment, adapting to change, and presenting ideas clearly.
• Proven ability to develop and lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and encourage high performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Pay

Annual bonus program, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan, night and swing shift differential pay for select roles.

Schedule

Full-time, in-person position.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan, night and swing shift differential pay for select roles.

Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint proficiency.

Benefits

Annual bonus program, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan, night and swing shift differential pay for select roles.

Employment Conditions

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment. Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.