Preconstruction Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Preconstruction Managers throughout all phases of project pursuits and preconstruction services.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, Basis of Design (BOD) documents, and project requirements.
• Aid in developing conceptual budgets, estimates, and project cost analyses.
• Support value engineering efforts and evaluation of alternative design solutions.
• Aid in preliminary HVAC and plumbing system analysis and system selection.
• Review and redline mechanical and plumbing systems to support estimating efforts.
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify potential coordination issues.
• Aid in preparation of proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and interview materials.
• Respond to RFIs, design questions, and technical requests.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to obtain budget pricing, equipment selections, and technical information.
• Participate in BIM coordination and model review activities utilizing Revit and related software.
• Attend design coordination meetings, job walks, and client meetings as required.
• Aid in documenting meeting notes, action items, and project records.
• Support project handoff efforts from preconstruction to operations teams.
• Learn and maintain proficiency in department software platforms and industry best practices.
• Support collaboration between engineering, estimating, operations, and design teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Systems & Project Exposure

• HVAC air distribution systems
• Chilled water and heating hot water systems
• Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Packaged rooftop units
• Medical and healthcare mechanical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Commercial and industrial mechanical systems

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and construction industry experience may be considered.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in construction, engineering, estimating, BIM, or related fields. Internship experience in construction or engineering is highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Working Knowledge Of, Or Willingness To Learn HVAC and plumbing systems, Construction documents and specifications, Mechanical and plumbing terminology, Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Plan & Spec project delivery methods, Basic engineering calculations, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Skills.
• Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit (preferred), Navisworks (preferred).