Precon Engineer - Modular

About the role

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an experienced Precon Engineer to join our Modular team in Surprise, AZ. This role supports prefabrication-focused preconstruction activities by assisting with design review, cost evaluations, and constructability considerations related to manufacturing and installation workflows. The Precon Engineer will coordinate with design, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), Family of Companies (FoC) engineering, and production teams to gather information and support alignment of scope, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, models, and fabrication inputs to identify scope gaps and design inconsistencies impacting prefabrication and documents findings for team review.
• Assists with quantity takeoffs, basic cost studies, and data collection to support prefab estimating and benchmarking efforts.
• Supports coordination with production engineering, trade partners, and design teams, including VDC, MEP, and Family of Companies, to gather input on constructability, system selection, and installation approaches.
• Assists in reviewing proposals for prefabricated assemblies and systems to support scope comparisons and bid tabulations.
• Supports development and maintenance of prefab cost estimates, including quantities, labor, materials, logistics, and vendor information, under direction from senior staff.
• Prepares portions of preconstruction deliverables, including feasibility inputs, cost summaries, and logistics considerations comparing prefabricated and field-built approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, engineering, or related construction or prefabrication roles.

Skills

• Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills for fostering effective relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

About the company

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. The company is recognized as a great place to work by leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company, and Newsweek.